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Ex-Red Sox infielder involved in WBC altercation with manager
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Jonathan Araúz had to be physically held back from his manager during Panama's game against Colombia in the World Baseball Classic on Monday.
The Panama infielder pinch hit for Allen Córdoba and grounded out to second base. On his way into the dugout, cameras captured Araúz yelling at José Mayorga after the manager appeared to yell at him as he was standing at the railing.
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Araúz was then shown being restrained by coaching staff.
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Araúz was then later shown on his own at the other end of the dugout.
Panama fell to Colombia, 4-3, and was eliminated from the WBC.
Araúz spent two-plus seasons with the Boston Red Sox before he was designated for assignment in 2022. The Baltimore Orioles claimed him off waivers and he spent the remainder of the campaign with Boston's AL East rival.
During his time in Boston, Araúz batted .204 with home runs and 18 RBI in 59 games.
Araúz has not played in an MLB game since 2023 while he was with the New York Mets . He is currently a free agent.
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