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Mariners' Victor Robles Throws Bat at Pitcher During Minor League Loss

Victor Robles was ejected after throwing his bat at pitcher Joey Estes during a rehab game, following being hit by pitches in seven consecutive games, league review pending.

  • On Sunday, Victor Robles, Seattle Mariners outfielder rehabbing at Triple-A Tacoma, was ejected after throwing his bat at Las Vegas pitcher Joey Estes.
  • After enduring seven straight games of being hit by pitches, Victor Robles had already been hit three times in five rehab games, including twice on Tuesday.
  • Following the bat toss, home plate umpire Joe McCarthy ejected Victor Robles, who gestured toward Estes and was held back by teammates.
  • Following the ejection, League officials are set to review the incident, and a suspension is considered likely, as Robles faces potential discipline from Major League Baseball.
  • Meanwhile, Victor Robles's outburst went viral on social media, prompting heavy criticism and a late Sunday apology on Instagram Stories, citing his mother’s death.
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Dominican gardener Victor Robles, was kicked out of a minor league game during a rehab assignment with the Seattle Mariners branch at the Triple-A on Sunday, after he was nearly hit by a close-to-the-body pitch and threw his bat at the pitcher.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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