Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana has been handed a three-game suspension, reduced from four, due to an altercation with a fan during a game against the Detroit Tigers on June 19. The incident involved Santana pointing out the fan to police and attempting to confront him. The suspension commenced immediately, impacting his participation in games against the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the altercation, Santana has performed well on the field this season, boasting a 1.50 ERA and five saves.
"I've never had any issues with any of the teams that I've played for and I guess the guy crossed the line a few times. I would not like to go into it."
"You guys know me and I'm a calm-demeanor type of person," Santana said after that game through an interpreter.
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