Major League Baseball will review an incident in Monday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles during which third-base umpire Paul Nauert briefly put his hand on Torii Hunter's face during a benches-clearing altercation, the Detroit News reported, citing a source.

Umpire Paul Nauert briefly touched Torii Hunter's face while the Tigers outfielder was sharing a few choice words with Orioles players and coaches after being hit by a pitch during Monday night's game. AP Photo/Nick Wass

Major league players are subject to suspension if they touch an umpire.

"It's nothing to really investigate," Hunter said Tuesday. "If MLB came to me (to ask about Nauert), I wouldn't even talk to them."

Both dugouts emptied onto the field after Hunter took exception to being hit in the ribs with a 94 mph fastball by the Orioles' Bud Norris just one pitch after Ian Kinsler's two-run homer gave the Tigers a 4-1 lead in the top of the eighth inning.

Hunter yelled at Norris, and as he made his way toward first base, the Tigers outfielder moved slightly in the direction of the mound.

That prompted both dugouts to empty, and relievers from both bullpens charged toward the infield. Order was quickly restored, and no punches were thrown.

During the incident, Hunter was taken aback when Nauert put his hand on Hunter's face as the outfielder was shouting in the direction of the Orioles' dugout.

"That's my guy," Hunter told The Detroit News of Nauert. "He was trying to cover my mouth. I've known him too long [to be upset]. He was just saying to me, 'C'mon, T. You're way better than that.' And he's right.

"I apologize to the fans for my reaction."