Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is one of the bright young stars in the MLB. Anderson's personality and energetic play on the field have made him a fan favorite among Chicago supporters, though not every fan is singing the praise of the 28-year-old. During the first game of an April 20 doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians, a fan made a comment directed at the White Sox shortstop, who responded with a middle finger. The MLB levied a one game suspension on Anderson, who appealed the punishment. On Tuesday, the White Sox star received the results of his suspension appeal, as reported by ESPN.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his one-game suspension for making an obscene gesture toward fans in a game in Cleveland recently reduced to just a fine, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Anderson had his one-game suspension reduced to a fine. The amount of the fine is not known. The White Sox star is enjoying a strong start to the 2022 campaign, as he is slashing .330/.363/.515 with four homers, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and four stolen bases.

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In addition to the Guardians incident, Anderson served a two-game suspension earlier this season, the result of the Chicago shortstop making contact with an umpire during a September game against the Detroit Tigers this past season.

Anderson will have to steer clear of any incidents like this, as the 14-14 White Sox need his steady bat in the lineup amid injuries.