Both Soler and Reynaldo Lopez were suspended for 7 games following an MLB altercation

Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Braves outfielder Reynaldo Lopez were both suspended seven games for their roles in the bench vacating case.

Lopez made a pitch to Soler, which the latter seemed to object to. Soler then attacked Lopez, and the two began exchanging numerous punches – many of which did not land.

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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler attacks Atlanta Braves outfielder Reynaldo Lopez on the mound during an MLB game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2026. (Brian Rothmueller/Icon Sportswire)

Soler what? It was eaten on the ground by Braves manager Walt Weiss before any major damage was done, and Lopez was forced out of the ceremony.

The Angels outfielder received a standing ovation when he returned to the dugout after being immediately ejected.

Weiss was an assistant coach Brave In 2021 when the Braves won the World Series. Soler was the World Series MVP that year. He and Lopez were teammates in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jorge Soler is knocked to the ground by Atlanta Braves players during a fight during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2026. (Ethan Swope/AP)

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“It’s just a shame, the situation and how things have developed,” Lopez said through a translator. to MLB.com. “For my part, there was no intention of hitting him at any time. So, again, it’s just a shame.”

Soler hit a home run off Lopez in the first inning. He’s 14 of 23 with five home runs and three doubles against Lopez throughout.

“Obviously I have good numbers against him,” Soler said. “Having a home run and getting hit on the field afterward, and then he missed it really high and close to my head. At this level, you can’t miss like that.”

A fight breaks out during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2026. (Ethan Swope/AP)

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Both players are appealing the suspensions. As for Lopez, if the suspension continues, he will miss one start, but perhaps Atlanta can manipulate the rotation to at least keep him on the sidelines.

Fox News Channel’s Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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