Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar is under investigation by Major League Baseball for possibly using a homophobic slur during Wednesday night’s game in Atlanta.
MLB said Thursday morning that the investigation is underway.
Pillar engaged in a heated exchange with Braves pitcher Jason Motte during the seventh inning of a game the Jays eventually lost 8-4.
After striking out, Pillar took exception to a quick pitch by the reliever, yelling toward the mound before Atlanta catcher Kurt Suzuki stepped in to calm things.
The benches clear in Atlanta after Kevin Pillar takes exception to Jason Motte’s quick pitch in the top of the 7th inning!!! pic.twitter.com/fcwxtUWuYL
Pillar issued an apology while speaking to reporters after the game, though he didn’t specify what he was apologizing for.
“It was immature, it was stupid, it was uncalled for,” he said.
“It’s part of the game … I’m a competitive guy and [it was] heat of the moment. Obviously I’m going to do whatever I’ve got to do to reach out and apologize and let him know he didn’t do anything wrong. It was all me.”
The Blue Jays have not commented.
