Red Sox’s Willson Contreras sets off another benches-clearing incident after home plate collision
Willson Contreras was involved in another on-field incident during a game against the Minnesota Twins. The collision at home plate led to both teams clearing their benches, although no physical altercations occurred. Contreras, who has a history of confrontations, issued a warning to the Brewers after the game regarding being hit by pitches.
- ▪Contreras collided with catcher Victor Caratini while attempting to score, resulting in a benches-clearing incident.
- ▪After the game, Contreras expressed frustration over being hit by pitches and warned the Brewers about future consequences.
- ▪This incident marks another chapter in Contreras's history of on-field altercations since joining the Red Sox.
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MLB Red Sox’s Willson Contreras sets off another benches-clearing incident after home plate collision By Dylan Svoboda Published May 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Willson Contreras was at the center of yet another on-field dust-up Saturday. During the sixth inning against the Twins at Fenway Park, the Red Sox first baseman attempted to score from first base on a hit by Ceddanne Rafaela. The throw beat Contreras to the plate, leading to a collision between him and Minnesota catcher Victor Caratini. Caratini held onto the ball for the out, but the fireworks didn’t stop there.
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