Red Sox First Baseman Willson Contreras Exits Game After Hit-by-Pitch; Initial Scans Negative
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck on his right hand by a pitch from pitcher Nick Martinez in the first inning. Although Contreras initially ran the bases, he did not return for the second inning due to discomfort. The team diagnosed him with a contusion and conducted imaging tests to assess the severity of the injury. Fortunately, initial X-rays returned negative results, indicating no fractures. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated that Contreras is currently sore but will benefit from the team's scheduled off day on Monday, allowing time for reevaluation before future games. This incident marks the eighth time Contreras has been hit by a pitch this season, tying him for the Major League Baseball lead. Contreras, who is in his first season with the Red Sox, remains a key offensive player, leading the team with eight home runs and 23 RBIs. Andruw Monasterio replaced him in the field, contributing a double in a game that the Rays won 4-1, dropping Boston's record to 17-23.
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Red Sox First Baseman Willson Contreras Exits Game After Hit-by-Pitch; Initial Scans Negative
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck on his right hand by a pitch from pitcher Nick Martinez in the first inning. Although Contreras initially ran the bases, he did not return for the second inning due to discomfort. The team diagnosed him with a contusion and conducted imaging tests to assess the severity of the injury. Fortunately, initial X-rays returned negative results, indicating no fractures. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated that Contreras is currently sore but will benefit from the team's scheduled off day on Monday, allowing time for reevaluation before future games. This incident marks the eighth time Contreras has been hit by a pitch this season, tying him for the Major League Baseball lead. Contreras, who is in his first season with the Red Sox, remains a key offensive player, leading the team with eight home runs and 23 RBIs. Andruw Monasterio replaced him in the field, contributing a double in a game that the Rays won 4-1, dropping Boston's record to 17-23.
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