Umpire Joe West handed 1-game suspension for altercation with Papelbon

The altercation between Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and umpire Joe West on Sunday has resulted in disciplinary action for both parties.

Papelbon was handed a seven-game suspension on Monday, and on Wednesday afternoon West was given a one-game suspension. 

MLB executive vice-president for baseball operations Joe Torre explained the decision: 

Joe West handled himself appropriately in ejecting Papelbon after the player's lewd gesture to the fans. I fully understand that Joe was reacting to a player who was acting aggressively, and can understand his frustration with the situation. However, Joe knows that an umpire cannot initiate physical contact with a player just as a player cannot initiate physical contact with an umpire. I spoke to Joe about the incident, and he admitted that there was a better way to handle the situation. I consider this matter closed.