Seattle Marinersoutfielder Victor Robles has been suspended for 10 games after he threw his bat at a pitcher during a minor league rehab stint. Robles, who hasn't played in the majors since suffering a dislocated shoulder on April 6, was on the cusp of returning to the Mariners when he was hit by a pitch from Las Vegas Aviators right-hander Joey Estes on Sunday, Aug. 17. After already being hit by pitches three times in five rehab games for Class AAA Tacoma, Robles later said he let "frustration get the best of me" when hepicked up his bat and hurled it toward Estes. Robles was immediately ejected from the game. Afterward on social media, he apologized for his actions. "Coming off a long rehab and being away from the game for most of the season has been physically and mentally challenging,"Robles saidin an Instagram story. "Adding to that, the recent passing of my mother has been incredibly hard, and I've been doing my best to hold it together. That's not an excuse, but some context I feel you deserve to understand where I'm coming from." 82699003007 On Tuesday, MLB announced Robles would be fined and suspended for 10 games once he returns to the Mariners' active roster. However, he has appealed the suspension so no immediate action will be taken. Robles, a nine-year MLB veteran, is in his second season with the Mariners after being acquired from the Washington Nationals last year. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Victor Robles suspended 10 games for throwing bat at pitcher