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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.
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