The incident took place during the second game of a doubleheader between the Pirates and the Tigers at Comerica Park on Thursday.

Earlier this season, Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham was given a one-game suspension for an "inappropriate action toward fans." He made a lewd gesture and there was no physical confrontation. MLB will likely investigate Santana's altercation and hand down any discipline it deems necessary.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana was suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball a day after he was involved in an altercation with a fan