Red Sox All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras suffered an apparent injury against the Chicago White Sox. Sean McAdam of MassLive reports that Contreras exited the game, an inning after fouling a ball off his left foot.
This is certainly bad news for both the Red Sox and Contreras. The 34-year-old was recently added to the American League All-Star roster and planned to participate in the Home Run Derby.
Contreras has been the best hitter in the Red Sox’s lineup this season. Entering this game, he has a .287/.381/.545 slash with 20 home runs and a 153 wRC+. He is on track to post career-highs in both home runs and wRC+.
Jahmai Webster of NESN reports that Contreras suffered a left foot contusion.
On top of the injury, Contreras is appealing a suspension from a benches-clearing brawl against the Washington Nationals on June 30. The Red Sox first baseman was suspended seven games for throwing his helmet at Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during the scrum.
However, that’s a situation for the Red Sox to deal with when it comes.
Red Sox Provide Encouraging Update on Willson Contreras After Beating White Sox
Once the Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0, the attention shifted to Willson Contreras’ status. Interim manager Chad Tracy said that Contreras is doing okay.
“Willson, when he got inside, was able to put weight on it and move around better,” said Tracy in NESN’s postgame coverage, video courtesy of Section 10 podcast host Tyler Milliken.
Contreras was asked about his concern about the injury from reporters in the Red Sox clubhouse, and he replied, “Not really.”
“I think it’s day-to-day,” said Contreras on NESN’s postgame coverage. “I’m not concerned about anything worse than a bruise. We’re going day-to-day; we’ll see how I feel tomorrow when I wake up.”
That’s good news for both the All-Star first baseman and the club. However, MLB.com’s Ian Browne reported that Contreras wasn’t moving around well in the Red Sox’s clubhouse before talking to reporters.
All eyes will be on the Red Sox lineup in their series finale against the White Sox. Boston goes for the sweep, as they try to continue their strong run of play. They’ve won 13 of their last 18 games.
With Contreras dealing with just a bruise, it likely won’t impact his chances of participating in All-Star festivities. The seven-game suspension he’s appealing will not impact his availability for the Home Run Derby or All-Star Game either.
This will mark the second time in his career that Willson Contreras will play the game alongside his younger brother, William. In 2022, both brothers were in the starting lineup. This year, they’re competing in different leagues and will likely get to have a moment together at the plate during the game.
Red Sox Lose All-Star Willson Contreras to Injury During White Sox Game