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Blue Jays' Guillermo Martinez Suspended 5 Games for Making Contact with Umpire

Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez has been suspended five games by Major League Baseball.

Michael Hill, MLB’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced Martinez's suspension "for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings and for his unsportsmanlike conduct during the pregame lineup card exchange prior to his club’s Wednesday’s game against the White Sox in Chicago."

MLB also fined Martinez an undisclosed amount.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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