Red Sox place Willson Contreras on 10-day injured list
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox placed All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left hamstring strain. Contreras exited the team's Sunday game against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning after sustaining the injury. Through 125 games this season, the 34-year-old has recorded 26 home runs and 79 RBIs with a.274 batting average. To address the roster vacancy, the Red Sox recalled catcher and first baseman Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester. Gasper is expected to provide depth at both positions while the team continues its pursuit of a postseason spot. The Red Sox have not provided a specific return date for Contreras beyond the mandatory 10-day minimum.
- •Willson Contreras sustained a left hamstring strain during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees.
- •The injury prompted a placement on the 10-day injured list effective Monday.
- •Mickey Gasper joined the active roster from Triple-A Worcester to provide infield and catching depth.
- •Contreras concludes his current appearance record at 125 games with 26 home runs this season.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — How Long Is Willson Contreras Out? Hamstring Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Red Sox First Baseman
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras (hamstring) placed on IL, Red Sox recall Mickey Gasper in series of roster moves
- 11:03 PMESPN MLB — Red Sox place 1B Contreras on IL, recall Gasper
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Tracy Provides Details On Red Sox's Decision To Place Willson Contreras On Injured List
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox place slugger Willson Contreras on IL with strained left hamstring; recall Mickey Gasper
- 7:18 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Red Sox Place Willson Contreras On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox place All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras on injured list
"The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained left hamstring that’s been hampering the slugger for over a month. “He came out the other day, I don’t want to paint the picture that something way worse happened,” interim Boston manager Chad Tracy said before the start of a three-game series against Seattle. “Just a recurring of the same thing,” Tracy said.
"The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras, 34, who is batting .274 with a team-leading 26 home runs in his first season with the club, on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a strained left hamstring that's been hampering him for over a month.
"The Red Sox placed Willson Contreras (hamstring strain) on the injured list and recalled Mickey Gasper from the WooSox on Monday as they returned home.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:28 PMHow Long Is Willson Contreras Out? Hamstring Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Red Sox First Baseman
Here are the latest updates on Willson Contreras' status and how long he could be out for following his latest injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:29 PMWillson Contreras (hamstring) placed on IL, Red Sox recall Mickey Gasper in series of roster moves
The Red Sox placed Willson Contreras (hamstring strain) on the injured list and recalled Mickey Gasper from the WooSox on Monday as they returned home.
- ESPN MLBAug 31, 2026, 11:03 PMRed Sox place 1B Contreras on IL, recall Gasper
The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras, 34, who is batting .274 with a team-leading 26 home runs in his first season with the club, on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a strained left hamstring that's been hampering him for over a month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:45 PMChad Tracy Provides Details On Red Sox's Decision To Place Willson Contreras On Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the injured list on Monday
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:32 PMRed Sox place slugger Willson Contreras on IL with strained left hamstring; recall Mickey Gasper
The Boston Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained left hamstring that’s been hampering the slugger for over a month. “He came out the other day, I don’t want to paint the picture that something way worse happened,” interim Boston manager Chad Tracy said before the start of a three-game series against Seattle. “Just a recurring of the same thing,” Tracy said.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 31, 2026, 7:18 PMRed Sox Place Willson Contreras On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
The Red Sox lose one of their best hitters to the injured list. MLB Trade Rumors breaks it down.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:06 PMRed Sox place All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras on injured list
The move comes as Boston continues its playoff push and now faces the challenge of replacing one of its most productive hitters.
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