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Willson Contreras is not in the Boston Red Sox's lineup for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a recent injury. He left Sundayâs game after being hit by a pitch but is not expected to be sidelined long-term.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras
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The Boston Red Sox wonât have slugging first baseman Willson Contreras in the lineup in Tuesdayâs series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Contreras left Sundayâs game after being hit by a pitch, and he and interim manager Chad Tracy werenât too worried about the injury. Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo echoed those comments:
âAs I understand it, Red Sox are still cautiously optimistic on Willson Contreras' hand injury and will re-assess when he arrives Tuesday. As of now, there's at least a chance he plays tomorrow against the Phillies. But it's a read-and-react thing,â Cotillo wrote on X on Monday.
However, the Red Sox revealed the starting lineup for Tuesdayâs game, and Contreras isnât in the lineup.
Bostonâs lineup for Tuesdayâs game is as follows:
Willson Contreras is not playing because he left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch.
Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated that he and Contreras are not too worried about the injury.
While there is no specific timeline given, both Contreras and the team are optimistic about a quick return.

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Jovani Moran will be used as the opener for the Red Sox with Brayan Bello expected to pitch the bulk of the innings. Yet, Contreras not being in the lineup is a big blow as heâs been a key part of Bostonâs offense.
Contreras is hitting .259 with 8 home runs and 23 RBIs in 135 at-bats this season.
First pitch for the Phillies-Red Sox series opener at Fenway Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET.