Rockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg after obscene gesture to Braves fans

Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has benched outfielder Cole Carrigg for at least the August 30 game against the Atlanta Braves. The decision follows an incident during Saturday's game in Atlanta, where Carrigg gestured toward fans after failing to catch a fly ball hit by Michael Harris II. The missed play resulted in two runs scoring during the seventh inning of a 2-1 Colorado loss. Carrigg, a 24-year-old rookie, publicly apologized to his teammates and the organization for his actions. Schaeffer noted that the benching serves as a disciplinary measure, adding that the team does not tolerate such conduct. The organization is currently evaluating whether to extend the disciplinary absence into the team's upcoming home series against the Baltimore Orioles.

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