MLB Twitter reacts to Anthony Rendon being suspended for 5 games due to physical altercation with fan: "He got off easy" "That’s a bit harsh"

MLB has suspended Los Angeles Angels slugger Anthony Rendon for his physical altercation with a fan in Oakland. There is no word yet on whether Rendon plans to appeal the suspension. The decision to suspend Rendon for five games is controversial for some who feel less punishment was warranted.Following a game against the Oakland Athletics, Rendon took exception to some trash talk coming from a fan. He grabbed the fan by the shirt and took a swing at him that did not connect before releasing him. A video of the incident went viral on Twitter.PetrosAndMoneyShow@PetrosAndMoneyWow! Uncool!2611579Wow! Uncool! https://t.co/FNRFWL46A0Talkin' Baseball on Twitter shared the MLB's decision to suspend Rendon.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Anthony Rendon has been suspended for 5 games for his fan altercation in Oakland on Opening Day, per @JeffFletcherOCR131573Anthony Rendon has been suspended for 5 games for his fan altercation in Oakland on Opening Day, per @JeffFletcherOCR https://t.co/56TiENMnN9Even if he chooses to appeal and is successful, he will almost definitely lose time due to this incident. This is infuriating for Los Angeles Angels fans who were hoping to see him on the field as much as possible. In the past, he was out due to injury, but now Anthony Rendon will miss early season games thanks to a suspension.Dude@SactoDude84@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR He got off easy.@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR He got off easy.Rich Byrd@Byrdman7212@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR That’s a bit harsh, one game or two maybe?@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR That’s a bit harsh, one game or two maybe?hotlanta choppa@McentyreConner@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR dude has a mission to find a way to not play1@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR dude has a mission to find a way to not playThe Angels have been desperately trying to change their fortunes of the past few seasons but are already falling into traps. Losing one of their better offensive players for five games could make all the difference between a winning and losing season. Anthony Rendon has not lived up to expectations with the Los Angeles Angels, regardless of where you stand on this suspension.👼🏻@LTFBU@Ken_Rosenthal Suspended for more games than all 2017 astros players combined btw808@Ken_Rosenthal Suspended for more games than all 2017 astros players combined btwGardyPartyNeverEnds@itsalwayssunn14@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Yeah, that’s fair. Can’t put your hands on the fans.112@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Yeah, that’s fair. Can’t put your hands on the fans.Jack Black@cebolla_roja@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR This is the preview for the 100 games missed due to him stubbing his toe@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR This is the preview for the 100 games missed due to him stubbing his toeThe Angels are set for an important series against the Seattle Mariners that Rendon could now miss the entirety of. As they have been called on to do so often, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani will have to step up and carry the offense.Woof@hawaiilife755@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Hopefully the fan is banned from the ballpark going forward.25@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Hopefully the fan is banned from the ballpark going forward.JPop97@j_pop97@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Dude went to LA and his career died1@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR Dude went to LA and his career dieddanny@danny76952993@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR 5 is too many I think it should be 1-2 hope he appeals@TalkinBaseball_ @JeffFletcherOCR 5 is too many I think it should be 1-2 hope he appealsThe Angels will need to find a way to weather this early-season absence and still win games.The Los Angeles Angels need Anthony Rendon on the field more, not lessAnthony RendonRegardless of what led to the physical altercation, Rendon should not have allowed himself to be in that position. If you are one of the highest-paid players on the team, you have a responsibility to stay on the field as much as possible. Taking a suspension for something that could have been avoided is justifiably frustrating.The Angels have a lot to prove in 2023, and their ability to win games was hindered by one of their own stars.