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"As soon as we became aware of the tweets posted by Steve yesterday we began to examine all of our options in regard to his standing on the team," general manager Jerry Dipoto said in a statement Friday. "Today we have informed him that he is suspended for the remainder of the season without pay."
Clevenger's tweets referenced the recent unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina after police shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday. One tweet said in part that "Everyone involved should be locked behind bars like animals!"
Seattle Mariners suspend Steve Clevenger for inappropriate tweets
As much as I find his comments repugnant...seems a bit harsh.