"B.J. Upton was given a two-game suspension for his ninth inning tirade Wednesday and plans to appeal.

Upton threw a tantrum after he was called out on strikes by home plate umpire Chad Fairchild for the first out in the ninth inning. It was the fourth time he struck out that game, the third time looking.

Upton threw his batting helmet, bat and batting gloves and had to be restrained by third base coach Tom Foley and bench coach Dave Martinez.

The Rays recalled outfielder Brandon Guyer on Friday, but manager Joe Maddon said the move wasn't protection for when Upton serves his suspension."