Astros Pitcher Blanco Handed 10-game Suspension for Foreign-Substance Violation

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco prepares to leave the mound after being ejected for a foreign-substance violation during a game against the Oakland A's in Houston on May 14, 2024. David J. Phillip/AP Photo

HOUSTON—Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco received a 10-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.

Blanco was ejected from Tuesday night’s start against the Oakland Athletics. His penalty, which also includes an undisclosed fine, was announced by Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president of on-field operations.