Red Sox Get Encouraging Injury Update On Star Slugger Ahead Of Phillies Series
Boston sounds 'cautiously optimistic' about getting one of its best hitters back on Tuesday.
Red Sox Get Encouraging Injury Update On Star Slugger Ahead Of Phillies Series originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are off on Monday, which is great timing for first baseman Willson Contreras.
That gives Contreras an extra day to heal from his right-hand contusion , which he suffered after getting hit by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Contreras exited the game, which the Red Sox lost, 4-1. Scans came back negative after the game , according to interim manager Chad Tracy.
On Monday, MassLive's Chris Cotillo shared an encouraging update on Contreras ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. As I understand it, Red Sox are still cautiously optimistic on Willson Contreras' hand injury and will re-assess when he arrives Tuesday. As of now, there's at least a chance he plays tomorrow against the Phillies.
But it's a read-and-react thing. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) May 11, 2026 "As I understand it, Red Sox are still cautiously optimistic on Willson Contreras' hand injury and will re-assess when he arrives Tuesday. As of now, there's at least a chance he plays tomorrow against the Phillies.