Red Sox Dealt Another Major Blow as Postseason Nears
Summary
The Boston Red Sox have placed All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain. Mickey Gasper from Triple-A has been called up to replace him as the starting first baseman while the team prepares for the upcoming postseason.Key Facts
- Willson Contreras suffered a hamstring strain and was put on the 10-day injured list.
- Contreras’ injury worsened during a 16-1 loss to the rival team.
- Contreras has been Boston’s starting first baseman since joining from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- This season, Contreras achieved career highs with a .900 OPS, 26 home runs, and 79 RBIs.
- Mickey Gasper, who mainly plays catcher, will replace Contreras as the first baseman.
- Utility players Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio can also play first base if needed.
- The Red Sox lead the second Wild Card spot by five games and are expected to reach the postseason.
- The team’s next game without Contreras is against the Seattle Mariners.
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