Willson Contreras's suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal
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Key Points:
- Willson Contreras, first baseman for the Red Sox, will miss additional games due to a left foot contusion and a reduced five-game suspension following a benches-clearing incident on June 30.
- Contreras' suspension was reduced from seven to five games on appeal, meaning he will return to play on July 17, after the All-Star break and the Home Run Derby.
- Contreras was injured after fouling a ball off his left foot during a game against the White Sox and left the game early due to pain and limping.
- The suspension stemmed from an altercation with Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who shouted "Sit down, boy" after striking Contreras out, leading to a bench-clearing fight.
- Cavalli expressed remorse for his comments, stating no racial intent, and pledged to stop using the word "boy" on the field; his suspension was also reduced from seven to five games.
