Willson Contreras' hand injury raises concern for Red Sox ahead of Wild Card
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Willson Contreras is struggling with a hand injury, impacting his ability to play as the Boston Red Sox gear up for the AL Wild Card series against the New York Yankees on September 29. Contreras, the team's leading hitter, has not been able to swing a bat since being hit on the hand on September 17. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy mentioned they are working to ensure Contreras can participate in the postseason. The Red Sox conclude their regular season with a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, although the final game is postponed due to weather.
- •Contreras has 27 home runs and leads Red Sox in key hitting statistics.
- •The Red Sox are set to face the Yankees in a Wild Card series.
- •Team is working to get Contreras ready for the postseason.
- •Final game of the regular season postponed due to weather.
- 4:39 AMESPN MLB — Red Sox 1B Contreras casts doubt on Wild Card availability
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras' lingering injury worries Red Sox ahead of potential Wild Card series vs. Yankees
"With the Yankees nearly guaranteed to host the archrival Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series, All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras is dealing with a lingering hand injury.
"Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is uncertain whether he will be available to play when the AL Wild Card Series starts on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBSep 25, 2026, 4:39 AMRed Sox 1B Contreras casts doubt on Wild Card availability
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is uncertain whether he will be available to play when the AL Wild Card Series starts on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:52 AMWillson Contreras' lingering injury worries Red Sox ahead of potential Wild Card series vs. Yankees
With the Yankees nearly guaranteed to host the archrival Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series, All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras is dealing with a lingering hand injury.
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