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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says Joe Kelly's 8-Game Suspension 'Too Aggressive'

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes the eight-game suspension pitcher Joe Kelly received for his role in Tuesday's dustup with the Houston Astros was "too aggressive."

"For a relief pitcher, to me, that's too aggressive," Roberts, who was also suspended one game, said, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. "There are a lot of guys who are upset about the severity."

Kelly threw a fastball behind Alex Bregman's head and two more pitches inside against Carlos Correa during Tuesday's game. Benches eventually cleared.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.