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Red Sox reduce Nate Eaton's suspension to two games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Red Sox reduce Nate Eaton's suspension to two games

Summary

Boston Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton's three-game suspension has been reduced to two games following an altercation with Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas on June 30. The Red Sox announced the change on July 8, stating Eaton would start serving his suspension against the White Sox that same night. Previously, both Eaton and Mikolas were ejected during the incident, which escalated from a mound charge by Willson Contreras. Eaton has participated in 12 games this season, with a batting average of.143, one home run, and two stolen bases. Decisions on appeals for Contreras and Mikolas remain pending.

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By the Numbers

•Eaton's suspension reduced by one game, now two games total.
•The incident involved a dugout-clearing scuffle on June 30.
•Eaton to serve suspension starting against the White Sox on July 8.
•He has played 12 games this season with a.143 batting average.
•Contreras and Mikolas await decisions on their suspension appeals.

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1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton's suspension reduced to 2 games

What they're saying

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton's initial three-game suspension for his actions during a dugout-clearing altercation with Washington last week has been reduced to two games. The Red Sox announced the reduced penalty on Tuesday and said that Eaton would begin serving his suspension against the White Sox that night in the first of a three-game series in Chicago. Eaton was sanctioned after scuffling with Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas during a game in Boston on June 30.
— Yahoo Sports

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