Odor, Bautista among 14 disciplined for brawl

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Major League Baseball handed down discipline on Tuesday for a total of 14 players and staff members in the wake of Sunday’s incident between the Blue Jays and Rangers.

The most severe penalty was given to Texas second baseman Rougned Odor, who landed a punch on Jose Bautista’s jaw after the Toronto outfielder slid into second base in the top of the eighth inning of Sunday’s game at Globe Life Park.

Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Chavez was suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Prince Fielder in the bottom of the eighth after warnings had been issued to both benches.

Bautista and Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus were each suspended for one game, Bautista for his actions on the field and his postgame comments and Andrus for his “aggressive actions” after the benches emptied.

Odor and Bautista have notified MLB of their intention to appeal, and both were available to play Tuesday night.

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