Los Angeles Angels star Anthony Rendon was just punished for his heated altercation with a fan last week ... getting slapped with a 5-game ban and a fine.
Major League Baseball senior VP for on-field operations Michael Hill shared the decision minutes ago ... saying unless Rendon appeals, the suspension will begin immediately, which means he would be eligible to return to the Angels on Sunday against the Blue Jays.
As we previously reported, Rendon grabbed an Athletics fan and attempted to hit him after the Halos 2-1 loss in Oakland ... seemingly over being called a "bitch."
The interaction caught Oakland PDs attention ... and an investigation was launched.
"Although we are still unaware who the victim is, surveillance video of the incident has surfaced," cops said in a statement. "As a result, OPD created an incident, made a report, and is actively investigating."
Rendon was asked about the altercation in the days following ... but he wasnt playing ball and hit back with a "cant comment."