Willson Contreras Drives in Two Runs in Double-A Rehab Assignment

Willson Contreras took a major step toward returning from a hamstring injury by beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Friday. Serving as the designated hitter, the Red Sox veteran went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored in his first game action. Contreras is scheduled to play first base for the Sea Dogs on Saturday, with a potential return to Boston's major league lineup as early as Sunday's series finale against the Royals.