Overview
- The Red Sox removed Contreras after the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game at Fenway because he felt ill and had a rising temperature and dizziness, the club announced.
- Boston’s interim manager, Chad Tracy, said the decision came after in-game checks showed his temperature climbing and he began to feel dizzy, prompting a precautionary exit.
- The team said the departure is not believed to be connected to the July 31 helmet hit that briefly knocked Contreras out of a game, and no new injury was reported.
- Before leaving, Contreras delivered an RBI single and made a run‑saving throw at the plate; Nick Sogard shifted to first base and Anthony Seigler entered at second and took Contreras’ cleanup spot.
- Contreras is one of Boston’s top hitters this season, so the club will monitor him closely for availability as it continues its late‑season push and plans to issue further updates after evaluation.