May 5, 2026 By Associated Press 1 min read

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Chris Devenski was suspended for two games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart, Major League Baseball said Tuesday.

MLB announced a three-game ban for Devenski early Tuesday, then said the suspension was reduced to two games later in the day after negotiations with the players’ association. Devenski began serving the suspension Tuesday night when the Pirates opened a road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Devenski’s fine was not disclosed.

Devenski intentionally threw at Stewart in the top of the seventh inning of Pittsburgh’s 17-7 win at PNC Park on Saturday..

After Devenski stepped off the rubber and Stewart stepped out of the batter’s box with time left on the pitch clock, Devenski fired a pitch inside that Stewart felt was aimed at his ribs. Devenski was ejected by first base umpire and crew chief Alan Porter.

Pirates manager Don Kelly was also suspended for one game and received an undisclosed fine, MLB senior vice president for on-field operations Michael Hill announced.

Kelly also served his suspension on Tuesday night.