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Contreras Exits With Left-Hand Bruise, Doubtful for Series Finale

Cleared of fracture by X-rays, Contreras’s day-to-day status forces the Cardinals to reshuffle their lineup ahead of the Chicago series.

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Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras

Overview

  • Contreras was struck on the left hand by a Paul Skenes fastball in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 1-0 loss and exited for X-rays.
  • Team officials diagnosed a contusion with no fracture and labeled him day-to-day, making him doubtful to play Wednesday’s finale.
  • The injury marks Contreras’s 14th hit-by-pitch of the season, tying him for the Major League lead and renewing safety concerns.
  • His .248 average, 11 home runs and 51 RBIs in 82 games underline the impact of any extended absence on the Cardinals’ offense.
  • First baseman Alec Burleson and outfielder Garrett Hampson entered the game in relief, highlighting St. Louis’s reliance on depth before the upcoming Chicago series.