MLB Ejections 048-9 - Carlos Torres (NYM Mendoza Mystery)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Mets unknown assistant coach and manager Carlos Torres (ball four call to JJ Bleday; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Mets-#Reds game. With one out and none on, Reds batter Bleday took a 3-2 changeup from Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán for a called fourth ball; the Mets were out of ABS challenges. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.38 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2026.

These are the 48th and 49th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 6th coach ejection of 2026.

This is the 29th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 29 Managers, 6 Coaches, 14 Players.

This is New York's 1/2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI 1; WAS 0).

This is unknown Mets assistant coach's first MLB ejection.

This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since July 28, 2025 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 3/4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 10 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/16/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 166 - John Tumpane (2; Mark Vientos)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Mets DH Mark Vientos (check swing strike three call by 1B Umpire Chris Conroy) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Nationals-#Mets game. With two out and two on, Mets batter Vientos attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Tumpane and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Conroy. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-2. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.53 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 166th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 53rd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 53 Players.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 9; NYM 5; MIA 4; PHI 3; ATL 2).

This is Mark Vientos' first career MLB ejection.

This is John Tumpane's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 13 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets, 9/21/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 159 - Scott Barry (1; Jeff McNeil)

HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Mets 2B Jeff McNeil (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rangers-#Mets game. With one out and none on, Mets batter McNeil took a 3-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.08, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.50]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 6-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Scott Barry (87)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 159th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 52nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 82 Managers, 25 Coaches, 52 Players.

This is New York's 4th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 9; MIA, NYM 4; PHI 3; ATL 2).

This is Jeff McNeil's first career MLB ejection.

This is Scott Barry's 1st ejection since August 14, 2021 (Asdrubal Cabrera; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs New York Mets, 9/12/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 110 - Emil Jimenez (1; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike two call to Juan Soto; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Mets-#Padres game. With one out and one on, Mets batter Soto took a 2-1 knuckle curve from Padres pitcher Dylan Cease for a called second strike before striking out looking on a 3-2 pitch. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike two was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.02, pz 2.63), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Emil Jimenez (82)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.27 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 110th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 59th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 18 Coaches, 33 Players.

This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM, WAS 3; ATL, PHI 1).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 6 (John Bacon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Emil Jimenez's 1st ejection since August 18, 2024 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: New York Mets vs San Diego Padres, 7/28/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 094 - John Bacon (3; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike three call to Luis Torrens; QOCN) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#Mets game. With none out and none on, Mets batter Torrens took a 0-2 changeup from Yankees pitcher Devin Williams for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.61, pz 1.34 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45 / MOE 1.38]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-4. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

  

This is John Bacon (70)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 94th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 50th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 50 Managers, 14 Coaches, 30 Players.

This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL East (MIA, WAS 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI 1).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 28 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Bacon's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 17 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: New York Yankees vs New York Mets, 7/6/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 088 - Roberto Ortiz (3; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (ball one call to Adam Frazier; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Mets-#Pirates game. With one out and none on, Pirates batter Frazier took a 0-0 sinker from Mets pitcher Brandon Waddell for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.03, pz 1.55 [sz_bot 1.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 9-2. 

  

This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 7.85 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 88th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 46th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 14 Coaches, 28 Players.

This is New York's 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 3; WAS 2; ATL, NYM PHI 1).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2024 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Roberto Ortiz's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 25 (Miguel Andujar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/28/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 184 - Ramon De Jesus (2; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike three call to Francisco Alvarez; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Mets-#Brewers game. With two out and two on, Mets batter Alvarez took a 3-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Frankie Montas for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.43, pz 1.38 [sz_bot 1.43 / RAD 1.31]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 5-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 1.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 184th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 92nd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 92 Managers, 31 Coaches, 60 Players.

This is New York's 7th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL East (NYM 7; MIA 6; WAS 5; PHI 4; ATL 1).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 12 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ramon De Jesus' 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 29 (Jorge López; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers, 9/27/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 171 - Nestor Ceja (3; Jesse Winker)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Mets PH Jesse Winker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mets-#Phillies game. With two out and none on, Mets batter Jesse Winker took a 1-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher José Ruiz for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.22, pz 3.64 [sz_top 3.44 / RAD 3.56 / MOE 3.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 171st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 58 Players.

This is New York's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM 6; WAS 5; PHI 4; ATL 1).

This is Jesse Winker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Nestor Ceja's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 31 (Andy Haines; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies, 9/15/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 114 - Jeremie Rehak (2; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike three call to Jose Iglesias; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Mets game. With one out and none on, Iglesias took a 3-2 sweeper from Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.66, pz 3.53 [sz_top 3.37 / RAD 3.49 / MOE 3.57]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 7-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 114th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 56th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 16 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (NYM, WAS 5; MIA, PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since June 6, 2021 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y-c [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jeremie Rehak's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 11 (Reese McGuire; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets, 7/12/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 096 - Vic Carapazza (6; Edwin Díaz)

3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz (illegal substance/failed inspection) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Mets-#Cubs game. During an entry inspection conducted by 2B Umpire Brian Walsh, umpires detected an illegal substance on Díaz's pitching hand and ejected Díaz for violation of the prohibited substance rule. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 6th ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(7) states, "The pitcher shall not have on their person, or in their possession, any foreign substance."

This is the 96th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 35th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 35 Players.

This is New York's 4th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 5; NYM 4; MIA 3; PHI 2; ATL 0).

This is Edwin Díaz's first career MLB ejection.

This is Vic Carapazza's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 14 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Interference]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs, 6/23/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 062 - Ramon De Jesus (1; Jorge López)

3B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Mets pitcher Jorge López (check swing ball three call to Freddie Freeman) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Dodgers-#Mets game. With two out and none on, Dodgers batter Freeman attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 slider from Mets pitcher López, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Adrian Johnson and affirmed as no swing (ball) by 3B Umpire De Jesus. After his ejection, López threw his glove into the stands, went on a postgame rant criticizing New York, and was designated for assignment by the team. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 9-3. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This is the 62nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 26th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, López's line was 0.1 IP, 2 ER, HR.

Ejection Tally: 26 Managers, 10 Coaches, 26 Players.

This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM 3; WAS 2; PHI 1; ATL 0).

This is Jorge López's first career MLB ejection.

This is Ramon De Jesus' 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 20 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets, 5/29/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 052 - Manny Gonzalez (1; Starling Marte)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Mets RF Starling Marte (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Mets-#Guardians game. With two out and one on, Marte took a 0-2 sinker from Guardians pitcher Ben Lively for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px 0.68, pz 3.12 [sz_top 3.58]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 2-1. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This pitch was located 2.81 horizontal and 7.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 52nd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 20th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Marte was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 9 Coaches, 20 Players.

This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM, WAS 2; ATL, PHI 0).

This is Starling Marte's 1st ejection since May 11, 2016 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 1st ejection since June 24, 2023 (Dusty Baker; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians, 5/20/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 001 - Alfonso Marquez (1; Yohan Ramirez)

3B Umpire Alfonso Márquez ejected Mets pitcher Yohan Ramírez (throwing at Brewers DH Rhys Hoskins) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Brewers-#Mets game. With one out and one on, Brewers batter Hoskins took a first-pitch sinker from Mets pitcher Ramírez for ball one. Replays indicate the pitch was thrown behind Hoskins, approximately torso-high. Warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 6-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Alfonso Márquez (72)'s 1st ejection of 2024.*

*This box score credits the ejection to HP Umpire Lance Barrett; however, available video replay suggests this ejection came from Crew Chief Márquez.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) entitled Intentionally Pitch at the Batter states, "If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: (A) Expel the pitcher, on the manager and pitcher from the game, or (B) may warn the pitcher and manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or replacement) and the manager."

Related Post: Hoskins' Slide Into McNeil & Obstruction Play at 1B (Opening Day, 3/29/24).

This is the 1st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 1st player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Ramírez's line was 0.1 IP, K.

This is New York's 1st ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL East (NYM 1; ATL, MIA, PHI, WAS 0).

This is Yohan Ramírez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Alfonso Márquez's 1st ejection since July 7, 2023 (Seby Zavala; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets, 3/30/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 125 - Ron Kulpa (2; Buck Showalter)

1B Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Mets manager Buck Showalter (check swing HBP call) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Brewers-#Mets game. With two out and two on, Brewers batter Joey Wiemer attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 sinker from Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino, ruled a hit-by-pitch by HP Umpire Carlos Torres and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire Kulpa. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 5-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

This is the 125th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 51 Players, 13 Coaches.

This is New York's 6th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL East (MIA, PHI 7; NYM 6; WAS 3; ATL 1).

This is Buck Showalter's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 25 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Ron Kulpa's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 4 (Manny Machado; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets, 6/28/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 118 - Erich Bacchus (3; Buck Showalter)

HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Mets manager Buck Showalter (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mets-#Phillies game. With none out and one on, Mets batter Mark Canha attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 knuckle curve from Phillies pitcher Craig Kimbrel, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Bacchus. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 7-6. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.

This is the 118th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 48 Players, 12 Coaches.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL East (MIA, PHI 7; NYM 5; ATL, WAS 1).

This is Buck Showalter's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 9 (Mark Wegner; QOC = N-c [Interference]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 19 (David Bell; QOC = U [Non-Ejection]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies, 6/25/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 100 - Bill Miller (2; Drew Smith)

1B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Mets pitcher Drew Smith (failed illegal substance check) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Yankees-#Mets game. While performing his MLB-mandated foreign substance inspection on Smith prior to the start of the 7th inning, Miller discovered an illegal substance on Smith's hands, resulting in ejection for violating the league's illegal substance policy and Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(7), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-6. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

^At this pace, 2023 will feature 245 regular season ejections.

This is the 100th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 42nd player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 42 Players, 10 Coaches.

This is New York's 4th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 7; PHI 6; NYM 4; ATL 1; WAS 0).

This is Drew Smith's first career MLB ejection.

This is Bill Miller's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 10 (Rob Thomson; QOC = U [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs New York Mets, 6/13/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 090 - DJ Reyburn (3; Eric Chavez)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Mets bench coach Eric Chavez (strike one call to Brandon Nimmo; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Mets-#Braves game. With one out and one on, Nimmo took a first-pitch fastball for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.32, pz 2.80), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 1-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 7.13 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 90th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 10th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 43 Managers, 37 Players, 10 Coaches.

This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 7; PHI 5; NYM 3; ATL 1; WAS 0).

This is Eric Chavez's first career MLB ejection.

This is DJ Reyburn's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 2 (Corbin Burnes; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves, 5/6/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 051 - Mark Wegner (1; Buck Showalter)

3B Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Mets manager Buck Showalter (interference no-call by 2B Umpire Malachi Moore; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Mets-#Reds game. With one out and one on (R1), Reds batter Kevin Newman hit a 1-1 fastball from Mets pitcher Stephen Nogosek on the ground to shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was unable to field the baseball due to potential interference by sliding Reds baserunner R1 Wil Myers, ruled no interference (everyone safe) by 2B Umpire Moore. Replays indicate Myers appeared to willfully and deliberately swipe at the batted ball and/or fielder Lindor's glove while the ball was still a batted ball, the no-call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Mark Wegner (47)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(6) states: "If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead. The umpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out the batter-runner because of the action of their teammate. In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner."

This is the 51st ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 24th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 24 Managers, 22 Players, 5 Coaches.

This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 4; PHI 3; NYM 2; ATL 1; WAS 0).

This is Buck Showalter's 1st ejection since June 25, 2018 (Stu Scheurwater; QOC = Y [Balk]).

This is Mark Wegner's 1st ejection since August 20, 2019 (Brian Snitker; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds, 5/9/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 017 - Phil Cuzzi (1; Max Scherzer)

1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Mets pitcher Max Scherzer (failed illegal substance check; repeat failure) in the 4th inning of the #Mets-#Dodgers game. While performing his MLB-mandated foreign substance inspection in the 3rd inning, 1B Umpire Cuzzi instructed Scherzer to clean his hands. When Cuzzi inspected Scherzer's hands in the 4th inning, Scherzer's hand was deemed to still be violative of the rules; Scherzer was thus ejected for violating the league's illegal substance policy, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*Crew Chief Dan Bellino in postgame comments stated: "The level of stickiness on his hand was much worse than it was even in the initial inspection that had taken place two innings prior...this was the stickiest that it has been since I've been inspecting hands, which now goes back three seasons. It was so sticky that when we touched his hand, our fingers were sticking to his hand."

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(7) states, "The pitcher shall not have on their person, or in their possession, any foreign substance."

Related Ejection: MLB Ejection 013 - James Hoye (1; Rocco Baldelli) [Germán] (4/15/23).

This is the 17th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 8th player ejection of 2023. Prior to ejection, Scherzer's line was 3.0 IP, 0 R.

This is New York's 1st ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL East (PHI 2; ATL, MIA, NYM 1; WAS 0).

This is Max Scherzer's 1st ejection since Sept 11, 2022 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Phil Cuzzi's 1st ejection since August 4, 2022 (Gabe Kapler; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/19/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 159 - Chad Fairchild (1; Max Scherzer)

2B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Mets bench player Max Scherzer (Replay Review decision that upheld HP Umpire Angel Hernandez's lodged ball call; QOCY) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Mets-#Marlins game. With none out and none on, Mets batter Brandon Nimmo hit a 2-2 sinker from Marlins pitcher Jesus Luzardo on a line drive to left field, initially ruled a stuck ball by HP Umpire Hernandez, and upheld via Replay Review after a manager's challenge by Mets manager Buck Showalter. Replays fail to conclusive indicate whether the batted ball lodged between the base of the outfield wall's padding and the warning track dirt, the "call stands" ruling was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Related Post: Angel Hernandez's Stuck Ball Ruling in Mets-Marlins (9/11/22).

^ Analysis of Hernandez's call, including umpire mechanics discussion and rules regarding stuck balls.

Rule 5.06(b)(4)(F): "Two bases...if [the ball] sticks in such fence."

This is the 159th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 52nd player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Scherzer did not participate (Injured List).

This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2022, T-3rd in the NL East (MIA 9; WAS 4; ATL, NYM, PHI 2).

This is Max Scherzer's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 3 (Jeremy Riggs; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chad Fairchild's 1st ejection since July 25, 2021 (Genesis Cabrera; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Miami Marlins, 9/11/22 | Video as follows: