Willson Contreras (hand) is out of the lineup for Saturday’s showdown against the Rays.
The primary concern for the Red Sox, who actually have a chance to clinch a playoff berth this weekend, is ensuring that Contreras is ready for the start of the postseason. The encouraging news is that X-rays came back negative for any fractures after Contreras was hit by a pitch on the right hand during Thursday’s series finale against the Rangers. It’s a tough break for fantasy managers in the middle of playoff action, but it feels like Contreras is going to need a couple additional days off to rest and recover before he’s ready to return. It’ll be Nick Sogard drawing another start at the cold corner in his absence.
