Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday
Major League Baseball has reduced the suspensions of Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli following their involvement in an on-field brawl.
Coverage (8)
- Willson Contreras’ suspension for role in brawl with Nationals reduced to 5 games The New York Times · 46d ago
- MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension for scrum with Nationals to 5 games; Red Sox 1B will return after All-Star break Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Contreras’ suspension reduced to five games NBC Sports · 47d ago
- MLB reduces Willson Contreras’s suspension, and All-Star first baseman begins five-game ban The Boston Globe · 47d ago
- Red Sox’ Willson Contreras to begin five-game suspension immediately MassLive · 47d ago
- MLB reduces Cade Cavalli’s suspension to five games The New York Times · 47d ago
- Source: MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension to 5 games ESPN · 47d ago
- Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday MLB.com · 47d ago
Where it stands
Contreras, a Red Sox first baseman, is scheduled to begin his ban on Thursday. Reports emphasize that Contreras is slated to return to his team's lineup following the league's All-Star break.
Attention remains on the immediate implementation of these penalties. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date for the conclusion of the suspensions beyond the timing of the All-Star break.
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Answered
How long is the suspension for Willson Contreras?
The suspension has been reduced to five games.
When does the suspension begin?
The suspension begins on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Who else had their suspension reduced alongside Contreras?
Cade Cavalli also received a reduction of his suspension to five games.
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