Cardinals' Willson Contreras Fractures Finger, Heads to Injured List
The catcher will miss significant time for the second time this season after being hit by a pitch.
- Contreras suffered a fractured right middle finger during Saturday's game against the Twins.
- This is the second time this season Contreras has been placed on the injured list due to a fracture.
- He initially stayed in the game but was later replaced by a pinch-hitter due to increasing pain.
- Catcher Iván Herrera will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to fill in for Contreras.
- Contreras has been a key offensive player for the Cardinals, leading the team in OPS.