Both Jose Iglesias and Xander Bogaerts are facing disciplinary action for conduct toward umpires as they exited Wrigley Field through the visiting dugout after the Cubs eliminated the Padres last week in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series.
Iglesias was suspended and fined an undisclosed amount while Bogaerts received just an undisclosed fine.
Pending an appeal, Iglesias — who will be a free agent after the end of the World Series — will serve his suspension on the first day he is on a roster in 2026.
Video circulated on social media after reporters exited the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field showing Iglesia approaching the umpires with what appeared to be pointed words as they descended into the dugout and into the tunnel. Bogaerts had been hanging over the railing but appeared to ani