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Willson Contreras exits after being hit in the head by a pitch

sportsAug 1, 202624419

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was removed from Friday's game at Dodger Stadium after being hit on the head by a pitch. Contreras had been batting fourth in Boston's lineup and left the contest following the incident. Through 101 games in 2026 he is hitting .289 with 23 home runs, 67 RBI, 55 runs scored and a .945 OPS in 350 at-bats, with 46 walks and 104 strikeouts. The club lists Contreras as its primary first baseman; his availability will be monitored because any absence would shift playing time at first base. Armando Sierra and Christopher Miller are on Boston's roster at first and could see increased attention depending on Contreras' status. Fantasy managers should track updates on Contreras' condition and the Red Sox's official roster moves.

Peter Abraham
@peteabeglobe.bsky.social

Think about everything Willson Contreras has gone through this season, the swings of emotion, and he’s got a guy with a .589 OPS showing him up for not tagging on a shallow fly ball? Tracy is players-first manager and that has obviously worked. But don’t make excuses. Say it’s not acceptable.

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