Willson Contreras
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8. August 2026
Back in lineup
Contreras (illness) will start at first base and bat fourth against the Athletics on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analyse
Contreras missed the Red Sox's last two games while fighting off an illness, but he appears to be feeling well enough to return to action Saturday. The 34-year-old has remained hot since the All-Star break, slashing .306/.485/.531 with three homers, nine RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 17 games.
8. August 2026
Back at ballpark Friday
Contreras (illness) returned to Fenway Park on Friday and participated in baseball activities, MLB.com reports.
Analyse
Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game with dizziness and high temperatures. He could possibly return to the lineup Saturday.
7. August 2026
Absent from lineup Friday
Contreras (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Analyse
Contreras will miss a second straight start after he was removed from Wednesday's game with an illness. Nick Sogard is making the start at first base and batting leadoff against Athletics righty Jack Perkins.
6. August 2026
Held out of Boston lineup
Contreras (illness) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Analyse
Contreras was forced to depart Wednesday's game due to illness and will be given some additional rest Thursday. Nick Sogard will fill in at first base and is bat leadoff for the Red Sox in the series finale.
6. August 2026
Early exit Wednesday
Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to an illness, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analyse
Contreras had gone 1-for-1 with a walk and an RBI before the illness forced him out of the game in the fifth inning. Nick Sogard will fill in as Boston's first baseman and could continue to do so if Contreras needs to miss additional time.
3. August 2026
Hitless in return
Contreras went 0-for-5 in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.
Analyse
Contreras was back in action after missing one game due to a concussion. He's batting .143 (3-for-21) with eight walks and one home run over the last eight contests.
2. August 2026
Back in action Sunday
Contreras (head) will start at first bae and bat cleanup Sunday against the Dodgers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analyse
The veteran slugger was held out of the lineup for Saturday's 3-2 win after being hit in the head by a pitch Friday, but he's good to go for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Contreras will attempt to carry his hot bat into August after closing July with a .323/.488/.629 slash line in 20 games.