MLB Ejection 018 - Chad Whitson (1; Pete Maki)

3B Umpire Chad Whitson ejected Twins pitching coach Pete Maki (check swing ball four call to Chandler Simpson) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Twins-#Rays game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Simpson attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 splitter from Twins pitcher Taj Bradley, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Bill Miller and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire Whitson. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Chad Whitson (62)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

This is the 18th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 2nd coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 2 Coaches, 4 Players.

This is Minnesota's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 3; KC 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).

This is Pete Maki's first career MLB ejection.

This is Chad Whitson's 1st ejection since July 20, 2025 (Justin Verlander; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays, 4/24/26 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Maki's mound visit turns into an ejection after repeated gesturing at Whitson