Willson Contreras back in Red Sox lineup for regular season finale
Three days after casting doubt on his availability for the postseason, Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras is back in the lineup for the regular season finale Sunday.
Willson Contreras, the Red Sox slugger, is set to return to the lineup for the regular season finale on Sunday against the Cubs. Initially doubtful for the postseason, Contreras has shown significant improvement in recent days. The game has been moved to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, due to a major rainstorm in New England.
Contreras, who has been out of action for 10 days since being hit in the hand by a pitch against the Rangers, is now hitting third in the lineup as Boston's designated hitter. Manager Chad Tracy reported that Contreras was seen working on the mound and participating in batting practice, marking a major step in his recovery. If all goes well, Contreras could be ready for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday in New York against righty Cam Schlitter in the Bronx.
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