Ranger Suarez gifts Willson Contreras volleyball for birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Boston Red Sox player Willson Contreras received a unique birthday gift from teammate Ranger Suarez. In celebration of Contreras' 34th birthday on May 13, Suarez presented him with a replica 'Wilson' volleyball, inspired by the film Cast Away. Contreras shared a photo of the gift on Instagram, expressing gratitude and humor about the present. The camaraderie between Contreras and Suarez, both hailing from Venezuela, has been a highlight amid the Red Sox's struggles this season. With Suarez's birthday approaching on August 26, attention turns to whether Contreras will reciprocate with a gift.
- •Contreras celebrated his 34th birthday on May 13.
- •Suarez's gift was a replica volleyball from Cast Away.
- •Contreras shared the gift on Instagram with gratitude.
- •Both players are friends and teammates from Venezuela.
- •Suarez's birthday is on August 26.
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"Ranger Suarez got Willson Contreras an elite birthday gift.
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