NEW YORK — Boston pitcher Josh Beckett has been suspended for six games and fined by Major League Baseball, which determined he intentionally threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu last week.

Beckett also was cited for "aggressive actions" after the pitch that led to the benches clearing Sunday, according to Bob Watson, vice president for discipline in the commissioner's office.

Beckett appealed, delaying any penalties until after a hearing.

Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher was suspended for one game and fined, and he served the penalty last night at Seattle. In addition, Watson fined Angels manager Mike Scioscia and players Torii Hunter and Justin Speier.

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Braves: Atlanta left-hander Tom Glavine has inflammation in his left rotator cuff, and he will rest for two weeks before being evaluated again. The 43-year-old was examined yesterday by Dr. James Andrews and had an MRI. Andrews advised treatment and rest.

Blue Jays: Toronto placed right-hander Jesse Litsch on the 15-day disabled list yesterday with a strained forearm. Litsch left Monday night's game against Minnesota in the middle of an at-bat by Delmon Young, complaining of stiffness in his right forearm.

Mets: Injured New York closer Billy Wagner threw off a mound for what was believed to be the first time since elbow ligament replacement surgery last Sept. 10. Wagner threw 10 pitches from flat ground, then took the mound in a 23-pitch bullpen session at Port St. Lucie, Fla.