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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Willson Contreras suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a 94-mph pitch from Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez on May 10, 2026. X-rays came back negative for structural damage. The Red Sox are cautiously optimistic about his recovery and plan to reassess his status before the May 12 game against Philadelphia. Contreras has been one of Boston's best hitters in his first season, leading the team with 8 home runs, 21 RBIs, and a .259/.380/.467 slash line through 166 plate appearances. He also leads MLB with 8 hit-by-pitches this season. Despite the injury concern, he has matched and exceeded expectations as an "April All-Star" and remains a key offensive contributor for the struggling Red Sox lineup.
Strengths
- + Leading Red Sox in home runs (8) and RBIs (21)
- + Strong slash line of .259/.380/.467 with .847 OPS
- + Excellent defensive first baseman
- + Emotional leader in clubhouse
- + Matched and exceeded acquisition expectations
- + Negative X-rays suggest no structural damage
- + Hit by pitch leader (8 HBP) - getting on base consistently
- + Potential All-Star candidate if hot streak continues
Weaknesses
- - Right hand contusion from HBP requiring removal from game
- - Previously had discomfort in left hand for about a week
- - Missed May 12 game against Phillies due to injury
- - Red Sox offense struggling overall - limited support
- - Injury occurred during critical inter-league stretch
- - Uncertainty about return timeline - reassessment needed
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Mark Contreras is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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