Boston Red Sox
· 2026-07-10
Boston Red Sox placed 20‑home run All‑Star Willson Contreras on the injured list Thursday, following a left‑foot contusion suffered against the Chicago White Sox on July 9. The move comes as Boston sits 10th in the AL with a 43‑48 record and rides a six‑game winning streak.
Contreras fouled a pitch sharply off his left foot in the third inning Wednesday night at Chicago. He stayed in the game, but a routine fly ball in the bottom of the inning forced him to limp off the field, signaling the dugout for removal. The Red Sox announced a left‑foot contusion; Contreras is listed day‑to‑day with no timeline for return.
Losing Contreras removes a key bat that was hitting .287 with 20 homers, 61 RBI and a .926 OPS before the injury. His absence opens a hole at first base, prompting the club to call up Brett Harris from Triple‑A Worcester. Harris, acquired from Oakland on July 1, brings a .194 average and three career home runs, but he’s shown more power in the minors.
Brett Harris will start at first base Thursday, replacing Contreras. The 28‑year‑old was optioned to Worcester after the trade and has been grinding in the minors, posting a .336 average with five homers and a .978 OPS at Triple‑A Las Vegas this season. Harris made his major‑league debut in May 2024 and hopes to prove his worth in Boston’s hot streak.
Boston heads into the series finale against the White Sox with a 42‑48 record, fourth in the AL East and three games behind the wild‑card line. After the White Sox game, the Red Sox will face the New York Mets in a three‑game set, looking to extend their recent surge. The team also monitors a pending seven‑game suspension that Contreras had appealed, though Boston has not clarified the situation.
Boston’s recent form—winning five straight and 10 of the last 12—means every roster decision carries weight. With the All‑Star break looming, the club must balance short‑term needs against long‑term health for its offensive centerpiece.