Fri Oct 10 21:40:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Padres’ Iglesias Suspended, Bogaerts Fined for Conduct Toward Umpires**
NEW YORK – San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his unprofessional conduct toward Major League umpires following Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs on October 2nd. The suspension was announced Friday by Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations.
According to MLB, the incident occurred as the umpires were exiting the playing field at Wrigley Field.
The suspension, pending an appeal, is scheduled to be served on Iglesias’ first day as an active player on a Major League roster during the 2026 regular season. Should Iglesias choose to appeal, the suspension will be delayed until the appeal process is concluded.
In related news, Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts was also fined an undisclosed amount for his conduct toward the umpires while in the dugout during the same game. Specific details of Bogaerts’ actions were not released.
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