CHICAGO (AP) -Miguel Olivo’s suspension was reduced from five games to four, and the Kansas City Royals catcher began serving the penalty Thursday in a series finale against the Chicago White Sox.
Olivo was fined and suspended after charging the mound during the Royals’ 14-3 win over the White Sox on Aug. 3. His fine also was reduced.
“I knew I’d get suspended,” Olivo said before Thursday’s game. “I’m not happy at all.”
Kansas City manager Trey Hillman said the team will play with 23 players for the time being – pitcher Zack Greinke served the fourth game of his five-game suspension from the same Aug. 3 fracas. Rookie outfielder Mitch Maier will serve as the team’s emergency catcher. Hillman said Maier last caught in a game over four years ago.
Olivo, who learned of the reduction Wednesday night, also will miss the Royals’ three-game series with the Yankees starting Friday.
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