MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension to five games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Willson Contreras of the Red Sox has had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, as confirmed by a source. This modification allows him to participate in the upcoming All-Star Game. Contreras faced the suspension following an incident earlier this season. The change provides a timely boost for the Red Sox as they prepare for the midseason showcase.
- •Contreras' suspension is cut from seven games to five.
- •He will be eligible to play in the All-Star Game.
- •The decision comes amid ongoing team preparations for the event.
- •The suspension followed a disciplinary incident earlier this season.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Willson Contreras to begin five-game suspension immediately
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension for scrum with Nationals to 5 games; Red Sox 1B will return after All-Star break
- 7:19 PMESPN — Source: MLB reduces Contreras ban to 5 games
"Washington starting pitcher Cade Cavalli, the instigator in what became a benches-clearing scuffle on June 30 at Fenway Park, also had his seven-game suspension cut down to five games.
"Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, a source told ESPN, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game.
"Shortly before gametime Thursday, it was announced that Willson Contreras will begin serving a five-game suspension.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 1:00 AMRed Sox’ Willson Contreras to begin five-game suspension immediately
Shortly before gametime Thursday, it was announced that Willson Contreras will begin serving a five-game suspension.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:30 PMMLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension for scrum with Nationals to 5 games; Red Sox 1B will return after All-Star break
Washington starting pitcher Cade Cavalli, the instigator in what became a benches-clearing scuffle on June 30 at Fenway Park, also had his seven-game suspension cut down to five games.
- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 7:19 PMSource: MLB reduces Contreras ban to 5 games
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, a source told ESPN, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game.
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