Willson Contreras Suffers Bruised Right Hand After Being Hit By Pitch
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras sustained a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch during a game against Texas on Thursday. X-rays were negative, and the team is managing the injury day-to-day.
Portland Auburn, ME, September 18, 2026 —
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras experienced a right hand injury on Thursday after being struck by a pitch during a game against the Texas team.
The incident occurred during gameplay. Following the incident, Contreras underwent X-rays, which reportedly came back negative. The team has indicated that the injury is being managed on a day-to-day basis.
Specific details regarding the pitch, the exact moment Contreras was hit, or the nature of his current activity level were not immediately available.
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