Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was suspended four games and fined by MLB for his altercation with a fan in Detroit.

Santana enters Friday having appeared in 32 games this season, his first full campaign with Pittsburgh. He's amassed a 1.72 ERA (246 ERA+) and a 5.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio to date, making him a valued member of the Pirates bullpen.

Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana has received a four-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his aggressive conduct toward a fan on Thursday, Major League Baseball announced prior to Friday’s night's 6-2 series-opening loss to the Rangers at PNC Park.