Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras starts serving lighter 5-game suspension
The reduced ban lets the Red Sox first baseman return for the second game of a July 17 doubleheader and still play in All-Star events.
- Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras began serving a five-game suspension on Thursday after an appeal reduced his initial seven-game penalty for a benches-clearing brawl against the Washington Nationals.
- The suspension stems from a June 30 altercation where Contreras confronted Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli after Cavalli yelled, "Sit down, boy," following a strikeout, triggering a benches-clearing brawl.
- Contreras is managing a left foot contusion from a foul ball Wednesday, and some suggest the suspension is a "blessing in disguise" allowing time for healing before his return.
- While sidelined for four games before the All-Star break and one after, Contreras remains eligible to participate in Monday's Home Run Derby and Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
- The Red Sox recalled infielder Brett Harris from Triple-A Worcester to provide coverage during the suspension, with Contreras scheduled to return for the second game of a July 17 doubleheader.
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MLB reduces Willson Contreras’s suspension, and All-Star first baseman begins five-game ban - The Boston Globe
Contreras, who is eligible to play in the All-Star Game, cannot return to the Red Sox until the second game of a July 17 doubleheader against the Rays.
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Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras starts serving lighter 5-game suspension
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras began serving his suspension Thursday that was handed out for his participation in a brawl with the Washington Nationals last week.
Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras' Return Date Moves Up After Suspension Reduced
The Boston Red Sox now have clarity on Willson Contreras’ suspension and how many games he’ll miss for it. The All-Star first baseman’s suspension got reduced from seven games to five, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Red Sox 1b Willson Contreras got his suspension reduced from 7 to 5 games starting today, sources tell ESPN. — […] The post Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras’ Return Date Moves Up After Suspension Reduced appeared first on HEAVY.
Red Sox's Willson Contreras' MLB Suspension Reportedly Reduced After Cade Cavalli, Nationals Fight
Boston Red Sox star Willson Contreras had his suspension for his involvement in a brawl during a June 30 game against the Washington Nationals reduced by two games, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported.
Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday
CHICAGO – First baseman Willson Contreras, expected to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday and for the AL All-Star team on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, won’t take his next swing for the Red Sox until July 17 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader
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