Willson Contreras Diagnosed With Bruised Hand After HBP Exit

Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run—his career-high 27th of the season—before leaving Thursday's 7-3 loss to Texas after being struck on his right hand by a 92.3 mph pitch from Jakob Junis. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated Contreras has a bruised right hand and is day-to-day. X-rays were negative, and the blast also pushed Contreras to a career-best 81 RBIs as he awaits further evaluation for the series opener.