Jose Urena

Marlins' Jose Urena suspended 6 games for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuña Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has been suspended 6 games by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuña during Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Urena was also fined an undisclosed amount. He was ejected from Wednesday's game for what appeared to be a pretty obvious intentional plunking of Acuña. The suspension is scheduled to begin Friday but the right-hander may choose to appeal.

Urena is averaging 22.7 FanDuel points and is 3-12 in 24 starts this season, while posting a 4.74 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 104 strikeouts across 129 innings.