Contreras Under Concussion Protocol
Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras Held Out vs. Dodgers Amid Concussion Protocol
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Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras is sitting out Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers while undergoing concussion testing, according to AP News. Contreras was hit by a pitch on the side of the head during Friday's game and left early. The Red Sox won that game 9-4.
Interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters that initial tests have been "fine," according to Newsday. Still, the team is being cautious and holding Contreras out of the lineup. Nick Sogard will start at first base in his place.
How Contreras Got Hit and Left the Game
Contreras took a pitch directly to the side of the head during Friday's Red Sox-Dodgers game, according to Sports Yahoo. He left the game shortly after the incident. The Red Sox still went on to beat the Dodgers 9-4 despite losing their All-Star first baseman early.
The team moved quickly to begin concussion testing after Contreras exited. Getting hit in the head by a pitch is a serious injury risk. MLB teams are required to follow strict concussion protocols before allowing a player to return to action.
Tracy Says Early Test Results Look Promising
Interim manager Chad Tracy offered cautious optimism about Contreras's condition. He said initial testing results have come back "fine," per AP News. However, the team is still holding him out of Saturday's game while testing continues.
Concussion testing in MLB involves multiple steps. A player must pass each stage before being cleared to play. Even with early results looking good, the Red Sox are not rushing Contreras back onto the field.
Sogard Steps In as Red Sox Face Dodgers Again
With Contreras out, the Red Sox turned to Nick Sogard to fill the first base spot for Saturday's game, according to WWLTV. Sogard is a utility player who can cover multiple positions. His presence in the lineup shows how the team is managing without one of its biggest stars.
The Red Sox and Dodgers are playing in Los Angeles this weekend. Boston is riding momentum after Friday's 9-4 win. Keeping Contreras healthy long-term is clearly more important to the team than playing him through a potential concussion.
Contreras's Importance to Boston's 2025 Roster
Willson Contreras is one of the Red Sox's top players this season. He earned All-Star status, making him a key piece of Boston's offense, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Losing him, even for one game, is a notable blow to the lineup.
The Red Sox have not said whether Contreras will be available beyond Saturday. His status will likely depend on how he progresses through the full concussion protocol. Boston will provide updates as testing continues.
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