Controversy
While playing for the Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League during the 2011 MLB offseason, Torrealba argued following a strikeout. He was ejected by umpire Dario Rivero Jr, and before leaving delivered a cheap shot to Rivero in the head. Torrealba claimed that his attack on the umpire was because of a disputed strike call prior to striking out. The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League suspended Torrealba for 66 games, which does not carry over to Major League Baseball or any other baseball league.
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