Milton Bradley rejoins Mariners after treatment for anger
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SEATTLE (Reuters) - Combustible outfielder Milton Bradley returned to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday after a two-week absence to receive counseling for anger issues.
The 32-year-old Bradley had been put on a restricted list on May 6 after he lashed out at manager Don Wakamatsu for benching him during a game.
Bradley, who has a history of angry outbursts, then approached the organization for help in dealing with his emotions, although the Mariners would not go into details about what specific treatment he received.
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"I needed help, you know, to allow me to get better, focus back on the game that I love and enjoy playing," Bradley told reporters prior to the Mariners' 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
"I am not saying I'm cured or whatever you call it, but I am working ever so hard and I am committed to this process."
Bradley was ordered to receive anger management while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004 when he was suspended for five games for slamming a water bottle in the direction of a fan.
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Now playing for his eighth team in the last 10 seasons, Bradley went 2-for-4 on his return but is batting just .230 with two home runs this campaign.
(Reporting by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)