Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday's brawl. Cade Cavalli got a ban of the same length, according to MLB. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

July 3, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals — and he’s not alone Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday's brawl. Cade Cavalli got a ban of the same length, according to MLB. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox With Connelly Early hurt, lefty’s Red Sox debut ‘in play’ after 2-year absence With Connelly Early hurt, the Red Sox might turn to Patrick Sandoval for his long-awaited club debut. He finally feels healthy after more than two years away from a major league mound. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox catcher lost 6 pounds during loss; but Payton Tolle refused to use heat as excuse for rough start It was so hot Wednesday that Red Sox catcher Connor Wong lost six pounds during a 3-hour, 5-minute game at Fenway Park. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox give injury update after Connelly Early’s imaging Red Sox rookie starter Connelly Early’s imaging revealed posterior elbow inflammation. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Payton Tolle has worst start of year in 10-2 loss to Nationals The Red Sox had momentum 24 hours ago. Then, they were outscored 18-3 over the final two games of their homestand. Wednesday was an embarrassing blowout. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Sam Kennedy shows support for Willson Contreras after benches-clearing brawl vs. Nationals Sam Kennedy showed his support for Willson Contreras after the Red Sox first baseman was ejected Tuesday for his role in the benches-clearing brawl between Boston and the Nationals. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.