Aroldis Chapman crossed the line.
Chapman received a two-game suspension and an “undisclosed fine” for what MLB deemed “inappropriate actions” during Monday’s Mets-Pirates game, the league announced Thursday.
The former Yankees closer was ejected during the eighth inning after allowing the go-ahead two-run double in the Mets’ 6-3 victory.
The southpaw entered Monday’s game with the teams even at 3-all and it all went south for him after Jeff McNeil struck out but reached on a wild pitch with one out.
Chapman then walked lefty D.J. Stewart, allowed a double steal and Harrison Bader ripped a two-run double to let field that gave the Mets the lead for good.
After the double, Chapman walked toward home plate to get a new ball from his catcher and said something to home plate umpire Edwin Moscoso, which earned him an ejection.
Chapman then stuck out his arms in a “Why?” gesture.
Pirates manager Derek Shelton later walked to the plate to discuss the situation with the umpire.
Chapman ultimately allowed three earned runs while recording just one out.
“He evidently said something that the umpire did not like,” Shelton told reporters.
Chapman can appeal the suspension, which delays when the ban starts while the arbitration process plays out or can result in a reduced or wiped-out suspension, or begin serving his two-game suspension Friday when the slumping Pirates host the Red Sox.
The 36-year-old had enjoyed a strong start to the season before Monday’s implosion, not allowing an earned run spanning his first 5 1/3 innings although he did receive a blown save last Saturday.
Monday’s blip pushed his ERA to 4.76 on the young season, along with a 1.412 WHIP.
Chapman signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Pirates this offseason after winning a title with the Rangers last season following his trade from the Royals.
