Willson Contreras expected to be ready for Game 1
Willson Contreras drops his bat after being hit by a pitch by Texas Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi on Sept. 16, 2026. Credit: AP/Tony Gutierrez
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy sounded confident that Willson Contreras, arguably the team's MVP this season, will be a full-go for Tuesday night's Game 1. The All-Star first baseman was dealing with a bruised right hand and finally played Sunday after missing the previous 10 days with the injury.
"You're always monitoring," Tracy said. "As far as this time of year, players are banged up. The adrenaline will kick in tomorrow and guys tend to go. But he's in a good spot ... I think he's ready to go."
David Lennon is an award-winning columnist, a voter for baseball's Hall of Fame and has covered six no-hitters, including two perfect games.
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