Willson Contreras exits early for Red Sox during loss to Yankees

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees early due to hamstring tightness. The team pulled Contreras before the bottom of the seventh inning in a contest that concluded with a 16-1 loss for Boston. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed after the game that the decision was a precaution to avoid worsening the leg injury that has hampered the first baseman throughout the recent stretch. Contreras recorded an 0-for-3 performance with a strikeout before being replaced by Andruw Monasterio on defense. The Red Sox currently trail in the season series against the Yankees after dropping three of four games in the Bronx. Boston remains focused on its postseason positioning as it evaluates the health of its roster ahead of potential wild card matchups.

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