Red Sox place slugger Willson Contreras on IL with strained left hamstring; recall Mickey Gasper

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a strained left hamstring that has been troubling the slugger for over a month. Contreras, who is batting .274 and leads the team in home runs (26) and RBIs (79) this season, was placed on the list after experiencing recurring hamstring issues.

Interim manager Chad Tracy stated that the team decided to give Contreras additional rest to ensure he is fully recovered for the crucial stretch of the season. In his place, the Red Sox recalled switch-hitter Mickey Gasper from Triple-A to provide roster flexibility. Gasper, who has contributed with five homers and 19 RBIs this season, will take Contreras' spot in the lineup.

Additionally, starting pitcher Sonny Gray, who holds a 16-4 record with a 2.82 ERA, will have his start delayed from Tuesday to Saturday to allow for additional rest and recuperation.