Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Exits With Back Tightness in Twins Shutout

Overview

• Contreras, who exited in the fifth inning Tuesday, was replaced at first by Andruw Monasterio during a 6-0 loss to the Twins.
• The team labeled the issue low back tightness, and MLB.com’s Ian Browne reported the same update.
• Cora said they will see how he feels Wednesday morning and added it feels like nothing serious but they will be careful.
• First base depth looks thin as only Monasterio has played the position this season and Triston Casas and Romy Gonzalez are still rehabbing.
• Contreras has been one of Boston’s best bats, hitting .298 with three homers and 11 RBIs through 17 games for a 6-11 club.