Pirates manager Don Kelly, pitcher Chris Devenski suspended by MLB for throwing at Reds rookie Sal Stewart
Don Kelly is expected to serve his suspension Tuesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will open Tuesday’s series against the Arizona Diamondbacks without their manager. Don Kelly was suspended by MLB for one game after the league determined Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski intentionally threw at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart during Saturday’s game. Kelly will serve his one-game suspension tonight.
Devenski was both fined and suspended for his actions. He received a three-game suspension from the league, though could opt to appeal that suspension. If Devenski appeals, he would be available to play until his appeal is heard.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski receives three-game suspension and is fined for throwing at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and manager Don Kelly is suspended one game and will miss tonight’s game vs. Arizona — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 5, 2026 The incident occurred in the seventh inning of the Pirates’ 17-7 win over the Reds on Saturday. With the Pirates up 15-6, Devenski threw a fastball way inside to Stewart, nearly hitting the rookie.
Stewart took exception to the pitch, causing the umpires to meet and eventually throw Devenski out of the game. Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski was ejected after umpires determined he intentionally threw at Reds batter Sal Stewart. Devenski appeared frustrated with Stewart's timeout call before the pitch pic.