MLB showed little mercy to Dave Roberts — and even less to Mike Shildt — following the heated exchange that broke out after Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch in a game the Padres had already locked up.
Beyond the painful HBP to Tatis Jr.’s hand, the harshest part of MLB’s punishment was the one-game suspension handed down to both managers. Roberts and Shildt are serving the suspension today, June 20.
In addition to the suspensions, both managers were fined an undisclosed amount. League standards suggest those fines are typically under $10,000. Despite the benches clearing during the confrontation, only one player received disciplinary action — no others were fined or suspended.
Which player was punished?
Padres reliever Robert Suarez was the only non-manager penalized. He received a three-game suspension from the league. However, Suarez is currently appealing the decision and will remain eligible to play until the appeal is heard.
Fans push back against the fines
Reaction to the penalties was swift, with many fans questioning why Shildt received the same punishment as Roberts — especially given that video footage appeared to show Roberts initiating the confrontation by shoving the Padres manager.
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“Roberts and Shildt both getting one game is a joke. Roberts deserved multiple games. And what about the guy who plunked Tatis in the 9th inning last night?!?! What a joke,” wrote David Leland on X.
Another user added, “I’m a Dodgers fan and Roberts should have got more than Shildt.” Kevin F echoed the sentiment: “Imagine watching that video and thinking Shildt deserved the same punishment as Roberts who PUSHES HIM!!”
