Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday
MLB has reduced Willson Contreras' suspension to five games following an appeal, with the penalty set to begin Thursday.
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Coverage (12)
- 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
- Red Sox star Willson Contreras’ suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Willson Contreras’ suspension for role in brawl with Nationals reduced to 5 games The New York Times · 46d ago
- Inside Willson Contreras’ best season to date: ‘The passion he has is amazing’ The New York Times · 46d ago
- Red Sox Get Word on Willson Contreras Suspension Appeal Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Red Sox’ Willson Contreras to begin five-game suspension immediately MassLive · 46d ago
- Contreras’ suspension reduced to five games NBC Sports · 46d ago
- MLB reduces Willson Contreras’s suspension, and All-Star first baseman begins five-game ban The Boston Globe · 46d ago
- Willson Contreras’ actions have matched his words as Red Sox await suspension appeal ruling BoSox Injection · 46d ago
- MLB reduces Cade Cavalli’s suspension to five games The New York Times · 46d ago
- Source: MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension to 5 games ESPN · 46d ago
- Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday MLB.com · 46d ago
Where it stands
Willson Contreras' suspension has been reduced to five games after an appeal process. According to MLB.com, the suspension is scheduled to start this Thursday.
ESPN and MLB.com are reporting the reduction in games, while The New York Times mentions a five-game suspension for Cade Cavalli. BoSox Injection noted that the Red Sox were awaiting the ruling on Contreras' appeal.
Coverage indicates the suspension will commence Thursday. It remains to be seen how this timing affects team lineups.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
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How many games is Willson Contreras suspended for?
His suspension has been reduced to five games.
When does the suspension begin?
The suspension begins Thursday.
Who else received a five-game suspension?
The New York Times reports that MLB also reduced Cade Cavalli's suspension to five games.
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