Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu has appealed a two-game suspension in the wake of his controversial hit by pitch of Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia, which sparked a benches-clearing incident and a near brawl in the late stages of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night.

In making the appeal, Abreu, the Astros' primary setup man, is available to pitch in Game 6 on Sunday night as any discipline is placed on hold while the process plays out.