Rockies rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg is officially out of the lineup for “a couple days” after a wild stunt during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. This isn’t just a tough loss; Carrigg turned heads, and not in a good way, by literally giving the middle finger to fans chilling in Truist Park. Seriously.
Schaeffer Lays Down the Law on Carrigg’s “Embarrassment”
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer didn’t pull any punches about the incident. Speaking on Sunday, he told Thomas Harding of MLB.com that Carrigg “made a mistake,he knows that is an embarrassment to the organization and that we don’t stand for that.” Schaeffer hammered home the point that while “everybody makes mistakes,” this specific kind of behavior? “We will not put up with that here.” It’s a clear message: the team’s image matters, and that kind of disrespect just won’t fly, especially from a rookie.
“A Couple Days” Off The Field Is Just The Start
So, what’s the consequence for Carrigg’s mid-game stunt? He’s riding the pine for “a couple days.” Schaeffer specifically pointed out the impact of this benching, stating, “he’s a guy that wants to play every day. That’s the repercussions of this.” It’s a tough lesson for a young player to learn, especially when you’re trying to make your mark in the big leagues.
Carrigg needs to channel his frustration better. Being sidelined when you’re desperate for playing time is a brutal wake-up call. His manager is definitely watching to see if he learns from this.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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