Caglianone apologizes for punching dugout wall, causing hand injury
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Key Points:
- Manager Matt Quatraro benched Caglianone for disciplinary reasons after he punched a dugout wall during Thursday's game, resulting in a cut on his left hand.
- Caglianone apologized for his actions, calling them selfish and immature, and expressed a desire to learn and grow from the incident.
- Despite the recent slump, Caglianone is having a solid first full MLB season, batting .277 with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs in 136 games.
- The 23-year-old admitted his frustration from a recent hitting slump led to the outburst, acknowledging the negative impact on the team.
- Rookie catcher Carter Jensen currently leads the team in home runs and RBIs, slightly ahead of Caglianone.
