Nearly two weeks after getting into a fight with Guardians third baseman José Ramírez, White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson issued a statement on his Instagram story on Thursday, apologizing for his actions amid an “incredibly disappointing season.”
Anderson and Ramírez got into a skirmish during an Aug. 5 game when Ramírez slid into second base, where Anderson was covering the bag. The two exchanged heated words before eventually throwing blows.
“I want to apologize to the entire White Sox organization, my teammates, manager and coaches and to the fans for my part in the altercation which took place in Cleveland,” Anderson’s statement read. “This has been an incredibly disappointing season for me personally and for our team. I will not get into the things that were said to me by Cleveland players both Friday night and Saturday, but those comments do not excuse my language or conduct, and I take full responsibility for my emotions getting the better of me.”
