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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.

By · Published July 9, 2026  20:27 UTC · Updated July 12, 2026  00:28 UTC

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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.

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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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