Reduction pitcher Jorge Lopez took to social media on Thursday in an try to clarify his actions following Wednesday evening’s ejection in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lopez entered the New York Mets‘ residence contest within the prime of the eighth inning and argued with the third-base umpire over a check-swing name. Following his ejection, the right-hander threw his glove into the stands.
Throughout a postgame interview, Lopez appeared to say that the Mets had been “the worst team in the whole f—— MLB.”
Following the loss, New York supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated that the hurler’s habits was “not acceptable.”
The Mets designated Lopez for task late Wednesday evening.
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo wrote on Thursday that the 2022 All-Star wasn’t let go due to the “staff/teammate” remark, however for “mendacity” and embarrassing the staff.
Lopez signed with New York in December after spending elements of the final 4 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas Metropolis Royals, Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins. Lopez finishes his Mets profession with a 1-2 document, 3.76 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, together with 19 strikeouts and 11 walks over 26 1/3 innings pitched protecting 28 aid appearances.
