Torre weighs in on Blue Jays-Rangers incident

Major League Baseball chief baseball officer Joe Torre was in Phoenix on Monday to take part in ceremonies honoring the late Joe Garagiola before the D-backs’ game against the Yankees at Chase Field.

Naturally, the Hall of Fame manager was also asked his opinion of Sunday’s benches-clearing incident between the Blue Jays and Rangers. The video clip of Texas second baseman Rougned Odor landing a punch to the face of Blue Jays runner Jose Bautista has been online and all over sports and news networks since the sequence of events unfolded. 

“It certainly wasn’t pretty, and I hate seeing that stuff,” Torre said. “It’s tough enough staying healthy without contributing to what could keep you out of a ballgame or end your career. Anytime I see a bunch of players out on the field, you just hold your breath, because you’re just hoping everybody comes out of it.”

An official announcement on suspensions and fines is expected as soon as Tuesday.

• Odor aware …

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