Willson Contreras Nearing Return from Hamstring Injury

Willson Contreras is on track to return to the Red Sox lineup as soon as Friday's series opener against the Royals. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Monday that Contreras will resume running during the team's current series against the Angels. If he progresses as expected, he will be activated from the 10-day injured list. Contreras has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, and his return will provide a significant boost to the Boston roster.