Mariners’ Johnson Suspended
Seattle Mariner pitcher Randy Johnson was given a three-game suspension Tuesday for throwing a fastball too close to Kenny Lofton’s head last week in Cleveland.
Johnson does not plan to appeal. The penalty imposed by AL President Gene Budig takes effect Friday, meaning Johnson will miss his next scheduled start Saturday night against Minnesota.
Lofton and Indian teammate Sandy Alomar, both of whom were ejected when the benches cleared last Wednesday, were not suspended. Johnson, Lofton and Alomar all were fined undisclosed amounts.
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Baltimore Oriole outfielder Brady Anderson, who has only four hits in his 52 at-bats this season, was placed on the 15-day disabled list late Monday night because of neck and shoulder strains.
Anderson, 34, is batting .077 in 16 games this season with one homer and five RBIs.
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The Cleveland Indians activated right-handed pitcher Chad Ogea from the disabled list and designated utility player Jeff Manto for assignment.
Ogea has been sidelined since having surgery on his left knee March 7.
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