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MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions

ESPN · Jul 2, 2026, 11:08 PM

Key takeaways

  • In addition, Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.
  • Each player was also fined an undisclosed amount.
  • It wasn't immediately known if any of the players would appeal.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, Major League Baseball said Thursday.

In addition, Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.

Each player was also fined an undisclosed amount.

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