Willson Contreras: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 22

Red Sox Provide Positive Injury Update On Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox have been without Willson Contreras since Thursday, when he was hit in the hand by a pitch. Contreras was not placed on the injured list and is trying to make a return before the end of the regular season.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 20

Red Sox News & Links: Willson Contreras still struggling with hand injury

X-rays on Willson Contreras’s hand were negative, but don’t take that to mean everything is sunshine, rainbows, and Swiss cheese. Contreras’s hand still shows visible bruising and he cannot grip a bat.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Offers Optimistic Injury Update

Willson Contreras had his season flash before his eyes on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox‘s best hitter wore a pitch on the right hand during a check swing against Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis.

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Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 19

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Provides Injury Update

Willson Contreras was hit in the hand by a pitch in the series finale against the Texas Rangers and has not been in the lineup since. Initial imaging did not show a fracture, but the injury has limited Contreras' ability to swing a bat.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 19

Red Sox Have New Reason to Be Hopeful on Willson Contreras' Hand

The Boston Red Sox could punch their ticket to the playoffs on Saturday, but health remains a bigger story with this club than the mechanics of a clinching scenario.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 19

'Get Hit and Cry': Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Faces Brutal MLB Analyst Criticism After Injury Scare

Willson Contreras was left furious after a 92.3 mph sinker drilled his right hand and forced him out of Thursday’s game. Just four days removed from a 10-day IL stint, Boston’s hitting leader was back screaming in pain at the plate, leaving Red Sox fans fearing the worst.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Comments On Injury After X-Rays Show No Fracture

Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch in the hand during the Boston Red Sox's win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Contreras exited the game after what was his 24th hit-by-pitch of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Red Sox Get Willson Contreras, Aroldis Chapman News Following Rangers Win

The Boston Red Sox received encouraging injury news on two important players following Thursday’s 4-3 comeback win over the Texas Rangers. First baseman Willson Contreras avoided a major injury after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in the eighth inning.

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Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Red Sox Star Willson Contreras Reveals Frustrating Injury Update

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Thursday night’s game after taking a pitch off his right hand, then said X-rays showed no break even though the blow felt familiar and left him numb.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 18

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Contreras, Young, Montgomery

There was some notable injury-related news on September 17, even though it was a light day of MLB action. Everson Pereira and Johan Oviedo went out on rehab assignments.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 16

Red Sox drop series to Rangers after tough 7th inning

The Red Sox are still in solid shape to pop champagne for a playoff spot before the end of the road trip, but they have not helped themselves so far after

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 14

MLB News: Willson Contreras, Mike Shirley resigns, Byron Buxton, Rafael Devers, Justin Verlander

Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. Some players might not be feeling so good this week, as they are seeing their seasons end early as the need for rest or surgery has forced them into an early offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Go Ask the Umpire': Red Sox Star Breaks Silence After He Throws Bat in Frustration as Umpire Denies Request

Willson Contreras recorded two hits, scored one run, and ticked all the boxes in his return to the Boston Red Sox. Yet, part of the focus remains on his strange at-bat for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs the day before.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Red Sox star Willson Contreras explains bold move after return from injury

Willson Contreras did not ease back into things. Activated from the injured list Sunday ahead of Boston Red Sox’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park, the first baseman immediately put his surgically scrutinized left hamstring to work on the bases, and he had a blunt explanation for why.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 13

Red Sox activate 1B Willson Contreras from IL, return him to lineup

The Boston Red Sox reinstated first baseman Willson Contreras from the 10-day injured list prior to their home game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Red Sox Activate Willson Contreras, Place Anthony Seigler On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that first baseman Willson Contreras has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Anthony Seigler has been placed on the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, as Seigler is dealing with inflammation in his right wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras totally melts down with bizarre protest at-bat during rehab assignment

Willson Contreras gave the Portland Sea Dogs and Binghamton Rumble Ponies an unexpected sideshow Saturday night, staging a strange in-game protest during a Double-A rehab appearance that left fans and analysts buzzing.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Red Sox Star Walks Away After Umpire Rejects Request, Throws Bat in Frustration

Frustrated with the home plate umpire’s denial of his request, Willson Contreras stood doing nothing in the batter’s box for six pitches straight. Apparently, he has found a new way to protest against umpires.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Willson Contreras among 3 Red Sox players to receive big injury updates Wednesday

Considering how much separation the Boston Red Sox have created from the pack after their hot streak earlier this year brought them back from the dead, they have certainly put themselves in a good position to seal a postseason spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 31

Red Sox put All-Star 1B Willson Contreras (hamstring) on IL

The Boston Red Sox placed star first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain. Contreras, who earned his fourth career All-Star nod earlier this season, was lifted in the seventh inning of Sunday's 16-1 loss to the host New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 28

Is Willson Contreras the Best First Baseman in the AL?

It’s hard to overstate how important Willson Contreras has been to the Boston Red Sox. Through all the ups and downs Boston has had, Contreras has been one of the few consistent spots on the team, all while having a career year.