Houston Astros star George Springer has been disciplined by the MLB … and it’s over a homophobic slur he mouthed at an umpire after a strikeout.
The incident went down back on April 23 during the Astros-Twins game — when Springer was called out on strikes by umpire Angel Hernandez on a pitch GP clearly thought was WAY too low.
As Springer was venting about the call in the dugout … cameras caught the outfielder mouthing the words to Angel, “f**king c*** sucker!”
George Springer to Angel Hernandez: "Angel! That's the same pitch you just called a ball." pic.twitter.com/9ArWZVlYwg
Now, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has issued a statement to Outsports … saying the MLB has internally punished the ‘Stros star for the vulgar language.
“This inappropriate behavior was addressed with Mr. Springer and the Houston Astros," Manfred said … "and he has been disciplined."
Unclear what the punishment was for Springer … but he has NOT been suspended for the altercation.
Neither Springer nor the Astros have yet to comment on the situation.
For his part, George has been a key contributor to the ‘Stros this season … batting .274 with 9 home runs already.
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