Willson Contreras
Breakdown
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August 13, 2026
Homers in loss
Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Contreras tied the game with a 408-foot blast off Jose Soriano in the fifth inning before walking and scoring a run in the ninth. It was the 34-year-old's first homer in eight August contests, as he entered Wednesday just 4-for-24 without an extra-base hit in the month. On the season, he's slashing .280/.390/.529 with 24 long balls, 71 RBI, 60 runs scored and three steals across 451 plate appearances.
August 8, 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.
Analysis
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.
August 8, 2026
Back at ballpark Friday
Contreras (illness) returned to Fenway Park on Friday and participated in baseball activities, MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game with dizziness and high temperatures. He could possibly return to the lineup Saturday.
August 7, 2026
Absent from lineup Friday
Contreras (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
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.
August 6, 2026
Held out of Boston lineup
Contreras (illness) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis
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.