Brewers pitcher Smith’s suspension reduced from eight to six games

Baseball reduced Brewers relief pitcher Will Smith’s suspension for an illegal substance from eight games to six, the team announced on Friday. Smith, a product of Newnan’s Northgate High, began the suspension on Friday.

Umpires ejected Smith from a game against the Braves on May 21 at Turner Field after Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez asked them to check a substance on his right, non-throwing arm. Smith said the substance was a mixture of rosin and sunscreen that he used to get a better grip on the ball while warming up in the bullpen.

The Brewers are not allowed to replace Smith on the roster during his suspension.