Red Sox start Willson Contreras as Wilyer Abreu is scratched
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have included All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras in their lineup for a game against the Oakland Athletics set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Contreras returns after missing two games due to illness and a concussion test. Wilyer Abreu was scratched due to swelling in his lower leg. Jarren Duran has also been removed from the lineup. The Red Sox aim for their 10th consecutive win following a blowout victory over the Athletics.
- •Willson Contreras returns to the Red Sox lineup.
- •Wilyer Abreu is scratched due to lower leg swelling.
- •Red Sox aim for a 10th straight win.
- •Jarren Duran also out of the lineup.
- •Game against Athletics starts at 4:05 p.m. ET.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lineup has Willson Contreras returning, but Wilyer Abreu scratched Saturday
"The Red Sox will welcome their All-Star first baseman back to the lineup Saturday while sitting another regular starter who has shown signs of life with his bat in recent days.
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