Willson Contreras expresses frustration after another hit by pitch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited the game early after being hit in the hand by a pitch on September 18. This incident adds to his league-leading total of 24 hit by pitches this season, a career high. Contreras, who recently returned from the injured list due to a hamstring strain, voiced his frustration, stating he is concerned about the impact on his recovery as the regular season nears its end. X-rays were negative, but additional imaging is anticipated due to lingering soreness and concerns of potential injury severity.
- •Contreras was hit in the hand during the game on September 18.
- •He has been hit by a pitch 24 times this season.
- •Contreras expressed frustration over the frequency of being hit.
- •X-rays showed no fracture, but further tests are planned.
- •The Red Sox are nearing the end of the regular season.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras is ‘frustrated’ & calls out Red Sox
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Willson Contreras Voices Frustration With Volume Of Hit By Pitches
"Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit in the hand by a pitch on Thursday
"Red Sox first baseman is frustrated after another painful hit-by-pitch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:38 PMWillson Contreras is ‘frustrated’ & calls out Red Sox
Red Sox first baseman is frustrated after another painful hit-by-pitch.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:13 PMRed Sox's Willson Contreras Voices Frustration With Volume Of Hit By Pitches
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit in the hand by a pitch on Thursday
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