Willson Contreras leaves Red Sox game early due to illness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Willson Contreras exited the Red Sox's game against the White Sox in Boston after the fourth inning due to illness. The team reported that he felt dizzy and had a rising temperature. Contreras had recorded an RBI single and a walk before leaving. This marks the second time in less than a week that he has left a game early, with his previous exit occurring after a head injury. Currently, Contreras leads the Red Sox in home runs, RBIs, and OPS this season.
- •Contreras left the game after the fourth inning
- •He registered an RBI single and a walk before exiting
- •Red Sox won 4-0 against the White Sox
- •Contreras previously left a game due to a head injury
- •He leads the team with 23 home runs this season
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras leaves Red Sox game with illness, team announces
"For the second time in less than a week, Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras departed a game early Wednesday.
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