Indians right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez is appealing his five-game suspension.
The MLBPA said in a statement that Jimenez has requested an appeal of his ban for intentionally throwing at Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki during a spring training game Sunday.
Suspension - Baseball Wiretap
Jimenez Suspended Five Games
Ubaldo Jimenez has been suspended for five games and fined by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki during a spring training game.
Jimenez will serve his suspension during the first five games of the season unless he appeals.
Indians manager Manny Acta expects an appeal.
"He's starting the second game of the season," Acta said. "It's disappointing, but I'm not surprised."