Red Sox Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Twins Game

During Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, everything went wrong for Boston. Minnesota jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, and by the bottom of the fifth inning, Contreras had been removed from the game.

Andruw Monasterio took over at first base and in his cleanup spot in the batting order. Contreras finished the day 0-for-1, reaching once after being hit by a pitch.

Unfortunately, that hit by pitch came in the lower back in the top of the fourth inning, and it ultimately forced his exit from the contest. The Red Sox announced moments later that Contreras left with lower back tightness (h/t Tim Healey of the Boston Globe).

It is an unfortunate development for Boston, especially with their next best option at first base, Triston Casas, still sidelined on the 60-day injured list. The Red Sox cannot afford to lose Contreras for an extended period, particularly given how well he has been producing and how thin the roster already is.

Contreras’ status will be monitored closely, and the team is expected to provide further updates as Wednesday’s series finale against the Twins approaches. His availability will be critical as the Red Sox try to avoid falling deeper into an early-season hole.