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Report: SP Brad Keller Suspended 5 Games; Tim Anderson Gets 1 for Bad Language

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller reportedly received a five-game suspension from MLB for hitting Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson during Wednesday's game, which sparked benches-clearing drama.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the update Friday and noted Anderson received a one-game ban for the language he used during the fracas.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria also got a one-game suspension, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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

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