Boston Red Sox
· 2026-07-06
The Boston Red Sox's Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray were shockingly snubbed from the 2026 All-Star roster.
The two players have been standout performers for the Red Sox this season, with Contreras slashing .285/.378/.536/.914 and Gray posting a 10-1 record with a 2.61 ERA.
The Red Sox are currently 12th in the American League with a 39-48 record, on a W2 streak after winning 1-8 at the Los Angeles Angels on 2026-07-05.
Contreras was overlooked in favor of Ben Rice and Nick Kurtz, despite being a top ten hitter in baseball, and Gray was left off despite being the winningest pitcher in the AL.
The Red Sox will face the Los Angeles Angels again on 2026-07-06, looking to extend their winning streak.
There's still a chance for the MLB to rectify the situation, as injuries to other players could lead to Contreras and Gray being named as replacements.
The Red Sox's recent hot streak has shown promise, with Craig Breslow's offseason moves paying off, and Caleb Durbin emerging as a potential replacement for Alex Bregman.
And with the trade deadline approaching, the Red Sox may need to make some tough decisions, potentially becoming sellers if Contreras's suspension impacts their performance.
But for now, fans and media are left wondering how Contreras and Gray were overlooked for the All-Star roster.
The Red Sox's bullpen has been a strong point this season, with Aroldis Chapman and Ranger Suarez delivering solid performances.
So the snub of Contreras and Gray is all the more surprising, given their impressive stats and the team's overall performance.