Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, fulfilling a one-game suspension reached in a settlement with MLB. The penalty arrives nearly a month after the league fined and suspended him for a WWE‑style crotch‑chop celebration that followed a strikeout in a 6‑0 win over St. Louis. The Brewers aim to close a three‑game sweep and keep the momentum alive.

Uribe entered the season 4‑2 with a 3.38 ERA, five saves and 31 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings across 31 appearances. He has worked four of the past five days, so his absence likely won’t affect the rotation. Still, losing a reliable late‑inning arm could tighten the bullpen as Milwaukee chases a wild‑card spot, as the division race tightens and every bullpen outing matters.

By serving the suspension, Uribe avoids a prolonged legal battle and lets the club maintain focus on the sweep. The Reds, already trailing in the series, will face a Brewers staff missing one of its most effective relievers, a factor that could sway the final game’s outcome. The decision also sends a clear message about league discipline.