BREAKING: Cardinals Willson Contreras Suspended Six Games
The St. Louis Cardinals will be without Willson Contreras soon, after Major League Baseball suspended the 33-year-old slugger six games for his fiery ejection against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Contreras, who was tossed in the seventh inning following a disputed strike call, erupted in frustration, slamming his helmet, confronting umpire Derek Thomas, and flinging his bat backward, which struck hitting coach Brant Brown on the arm.
Willson Contreras was so mad at this umpire that he threw a bat that hit his own coach and then launched a bunch of Hi-Chew onto the field pic.twitter.com/fslJY71FS6
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 26, 2025
Contreras Slapped With 6 Game Suspension
Contreras continued venting in the dugout by tossing his shin guard and even a bucket of gum onto the field. MLB’s senior VP for on-field operations Michael Hill handed down the six-game ban along with an undisclosed fine, citing contact with the umpire and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Still, Contreras was back in the lineup Tuesday as he appeals the decision, meaning the suspension is on hold until his case is heard.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras receives hefty six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his actions last night against the Pirates. He is appealing the decision.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 26, 2025
The veteran first baseman has been a bright spot in an inconsistent Cardinals season, batting .261 with 19 home runs, 30 doubles, and 72 RBIs. His fiery reaction comes at a critical time, as St. Louis trails in the National League Wild Card race.
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