Dodgers Sent Video to MLB Showing Manny Machado Throwing Baseball at Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly sent a video to Major League Baseball that shows San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado throwing a baseball at manager Dave Roberts in the L.A. dugout, per The Athletic.
On Monday, Roberts claimed Machado threw a baseball with “intent behind it” that was directed towards Roberts in the dugout. The ball hit the netting and went back into play towards home plate. Then, umpire Tripp Gibson went and spoke to Machado.
In the moment, Roberts didn’t notice the incident. However, after watching the video, Roberts called it “unsettling” and “disrespectful.”
“It didn’t almost hit me because there was a net. And that was very bothersome. If it was intended at me, I would be very — it’s pretty disrespectful,” Roberts said. “I don’t know his intent. I don’t want to speak for him. But I did see the video. And the ball was directed at me with something behind it.”
Machado was asked about the throw on Monday, and had this to say to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune.
“I spoke about this last night after the game. I’ve already turned the page, and I’m just looking forward to playing in front of our fans tomorrow and preparing for another tough battle against a very good team.”
This story will be updated…
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