Padres' Jose Iglesias Suspended, Fined for Conduct Toward Umpires After Loss to Cubs

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was disciplined by Major League Baseball for his actions toward umpires after the Padres’ Game 3 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card Series.

According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Iglesias received a one-game suspension and was fined an undisclosed amount. Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts was also fined.

After the Cubs beat the Padres 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLWS to eliminated San Diego from the postseason, a viral video made the rounds on social media, showing multiple people in the Padres dugout shouting at the umps as they left the field:

Assuming there is no appeal, Iglesias will presumably serve his suspension during the first game of the 2026 MLB regular season should he land with a team.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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