"Chris has been suspended for violating team rules, for insubordination and for destroying team equipment," said Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president and general manager. "While we all appreciate Chris' talent and passion, there is a correct way and an incorrect way to express concerns about team rules and organizational expectations."
Sale (14-3) was supposed to start Saturday's game, suspended by rain after eight innings with the score tied at 3-3. Instead, he was sent home after a pregame incident in the home clubhouse.
A source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi on Saturday that the incident stemmed in part from Sale protesting the use of throwback jerseys, which was tied into a jersey giveaway for fans.
The initial throwback jerseys were patterned after those worn by the White Sox in 1976. By the time reporters were allowed into the White Sox clubhouse for pregame access, around 2:30 p.m. CT, the 1983 throwback jerseys they wore in the game hung in the lockers instead.
Sale, who also was fined an undisclosed amount, has been placed on Major League Baseball's suspended list.
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