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Red Sox manager comments on Duran and Contreras after dugout incident

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Red Sox manager comments on Duran and Contreras after dugout incident

Summary

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy stated that teammates Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras are on good terms following an incident in the dugout during Thursday’s game against the Athletics. Duran appeared frustrated with Contreras for not attempting to score on a play, which led to a visible outburst. Tracy characterized the situation as part of the dynamics of a 162-game season and reassured that both players engaged in a constructive discussion afterward. Duran has struggled this season, hitting.195 with a.589 OPS, and was not considered for benching despite recent frustrations. He remains in the starting lineup facing the Dodgers on Friday night, with speculation about a potential trade looming ahead of Monday's deadline.

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By the Numbers

•Duran and Contreras addressed an incident from Thursday's game.
•Tracy assured there is no animosity between the two players.
•Duran continues to start despite a struggling season.
•Speculation persists about a potential trade for Duran before the deadline.
•Tracy emphasized the importance of team dynamics during the long season.

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2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Jarren Duran, Willson Contreras ‘in a great place,’ says Red Sox manager: ‘You just move past it’

What they're saying

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One day after Jarren Duran made headlines by appearing to take issue with teammate Willson Contreras for not attempting to score on a fly ball to left field in the sixth inning of Thursday’s win over the Athletics, interim manager Chad Tracy said there’s no animosity between the two veterans.
— Yahoo Sports

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