Willson Contreras appeals suspension, plays for Red Sox against Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Willson Contreras is in the Red Sox lineup as they face the Angels tonight in Anaheim. His seven-game suspension for a brawl with the Washington Nationals is currently under appeal, allowing him to play. Nate Eaton, also suspended, is joining him in the starting lineup. The Red Sox start a road trip before the All-Star break with a 20-21 record away from home. The team looks to improve on their recent performance against the Angels, having been swept by them last June.
- •Contreras's suspension stems from a bench-clearing brawl.
- •The Red Sox are starting their final road trip before the All-Star break.
- •Boston has a 20-21 road record this season.
- •The game against the Angels is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET.
- •The Red Sox lineup includes Nate Eaton and Wilyer Abreu.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, awaiting appeal hearing, ‘looking forward to playing with my guys’
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lineup: Willson Contreras, his suspension on appeal, still at first base
"Eventually, Willson Contreras is going to miss games. But until his appeal is heard, he's intent on helping the Red Sox.
"Willson Contreras has decided to appeal and is eligible as the Red Sox begin their road trip.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:46 AMRed Sox’ Willson Contreras, awaiting appeal hearing, ‘looking forward to playing with my guys’
Eventually, Willson Contreras is going to miss games. But until his appeal is heard, he's intent on helping the Red Sox.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:39 AMRed Sox lineup: Willson Contreras, his suspension on appeal, still at first base
Willson Contreras has decided to appeal and is eligible as the Red Sox begin their road trip.
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