Red Sox Willson Contreras injury lends credence to wild Yankees playoff rotation rumor
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Key Points:
- The Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series is approaching in four days, with lineup uncertainties on both teams, particularly regarding Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras, who is doubtful for the series due to a hand injury sustained on September 17.
- Contreras has no fracture but suffers from significant inflammation and a deep bone bruise, and as of Thursday, he was unable to swing without pain, casting serious doubt on his availability.
- If Contreras is out, the Red Sox would lose a key right-handed bat, potentially giving the Yankees an advantage with a left-handed starter in Game 1.
- Rumors suggest the Yankees plan to start left-hander Max Fried in Game 1, capitalizing on his strong historical performance against Boston, including a 1.10 ERA in five starts.
- Additionally, Cam Schlittler is reportedly slated to start Game 2, and Giancarlo Stanton is expected to be on the playoff roster, though some aspects of these rumors remain unconfirmed.
