Tavarez was suspended for 10 days and fined Thursday for his role in a brawl with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays this week. The Boston reliever punched Tampa Bay's Joey Gathright lightly on the jaw after a play at home plate. The penalty would start next Monday, when Boston plays its season opener, unless the players' association appeals.
(Updated 3/30/2006)

Analysis: Tavarez has been suspended four times in his career. He was suspended for a spring training melee in 2001, and twice he has been bounced for throwing near or behind the heads of hitters.