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Willson Contreras out of Red Sox lineup against Dodgers on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Willson Contreras out of Red Sox lineup against Dodgers on Saturday

Summary

The Boston Red Sox face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, but will be without first baseman Willson Contreras. He left Friday's game after being hit in the helmet by a fastball and is currently undergoing concussion testing. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated that Contreras is feeling better but is being held out as a precaution. Nick Sogard replaces him in the lineup, batting sixth. The Red Sox, pursuing their eighth consecutive series win, will start rookie lefty Payton Tolle against All-Star right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Contreras left Friday's game due to a concussion assessment.
•Nick Sogard will start at first base in Contreras' absence.
•Payton Tolle is set to pitch for the Red Sox against Yamamoto.
•The game is part of a series aimed at extending a winning streak.
•First pitch is at 9:10 p.m. ET on NESN.

Latest Updates

12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras out of Red Sox lineup vs. Dodgers (and their All-Star righty) Saturday

What they're saying

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Facing one of their biggest challenges of the season Saturday, the Red Sox lineup will be without its most fearsome slugger at Dodger Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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