After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate.
“You guys know me — I’m a calm demeanor type of person,” Santana said after Thursday’s game through an interpreter. “I’ve never had any issues for any of the teams I’ve played for. This guy crossed the line a few times.”
Santana entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain. The Pirates won 8-4.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
