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Anthony Rendon will reportedly not face charges after postgame incident with Athletics fan

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon reportedly will not face charges following a run-in with an Oakland Athletics fan after a game in March, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The Oakland Police Department reportedly investigated charges of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor battery, per the Los Angeles Times. A police spokesperson told the Times that the case is now closed, and no charges would be filed.

Rendon was involved with a tense back-and-forth with a fan following a March 30 game. After the 2-1 loss by the Angels, video emerged in which Rendon grabbed the shirt of an Athletics fan. After a profane exchange, Rendon let the man's shirt go but took a swipe at the fan as he backed away. Rendon's swipe did not make contact with the fan.

(Warning: Video contains NSFW language.)

Rendon was slated to address the exchange the following day but declined after MLB said it would investigate the video. Following that investigation, the league handed Rendon a five-game suspension. Rendon appealed, and the suspension was lowered to four games.

Rendon is hitting .301/.415/.369 in 30 games this season. He returned from the suspension April 8 and hit .320 over the next 28 games before going on the injured list due to a groin injury. Rendon has been sidelined since mid-May due to the injury, though he is inching closer to a return.