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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox first baseman) was hit by a 94-mph sinker from Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez on May 10, 2026, suffering a right hand contusion. X-rays came back negative for fractures. He was removed from the game after the first inning and missed the May 12 game against Philadelphia but was expected to return within 1-2 days. Contreras is off to a strong start in his first season with Boston, hitting .259/.380/.467 with 8 home runs through 166 plate appearances and leads the team in offensive production. He also leads MLB with 8 hit-by-pitches this season.
Strengths
- + Strong offensive start (.259/.380/.467 slash line)
- + 8 home runs in first 166 plate appearances
- + One of Boston's best hitters and bright spots in underachieving lineup
- + Excellent on-base skills (.380 OBP)
- + Negative X-rays suggest no structural damage
- + Expected to return within 1-2 days
- + Veteran player with experience managing injuries
- + Good defensive first baseman
Weaknesses
- - Right hand contusion from HBP
- - Leads MLB with 8 hit-by-pitches (injury-prone to HBP)
- - Missed at least one game due to injury
- - Pain and grimacing after impact suggests significant discomfort
- - Uncertainty about whether MRI or further testing needed
- - Red Sox offense already struggling without him
- - Early season injury concern in first year with team
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Luis Contreras is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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