Overview
- Contreras was struck on the right hand by a Jakob Junis pitch in the eighth inning and exited the game with hand pain and brief numbness.
- Boston made immediate lineup moves with Nick Sogard shifted to first base and Isiah Kiner-Falefa pinch-running and taking over at second.
- The Red Sox reported X-rays were negative and Tracy said Contreras is day to day while the team continues medical evaluation.
- Contreras has a season-long tendency to be hit by pitches, with this HBP tying his single-season high at 24 and reflecting his close plate stance.
- Contreras is a primary power and on-base contributor for Boston and the club will monitor his status for the late-season stretch and possible postseason roster decisions.