Sox Put Willson Contreras on IL, Gasper Recalled to Help Fill Gap

The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, recalling catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot. Contreras had been touching hamstring tightness and was pulled from a game recently, with the team opting for at least 10 days of rest to allow healing ahead of October. He has been the Sox’s best hitter this season (26 HR, .274/.384/.516, 150 wRC+), and Boston currently sits in a strong position in the AL Wild Card race. Gasper is slated to start at first base tonight with Connor Wong catching, while other internal options like Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio could see time at first if needed.