On Sunday, June 27 - a 90+ degree afternoon in Chicago, with humidity levels ranging between 80-90% - Héctor Santiago was ejected from the Mariners game against the White Sox for allegedly failing a foreign substance examination. The left-hander was subsequently issued a 10 game suspension, but announced that he would appeal the punishment.
His appeal was held Friday, July 9, and was adjudicated by John McHale, an MLB employee.
Today, July 15, Jeff Passan broke the news that Santiago’s appeal was unsuccessful. The Mariners will now be forced to play with just 25 players for the next 10 games.