Willson Contreras exits with injury after fouling ball off foot
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Key Points:
- Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited Wednesday's 5-0 win over the White Sox due to a left foot contusion sustained after fouling a ball off his foot, hobbling before leaving the game in the third inning.
- Contreras described the injury as a bruise and indicated a day-to-day recovery outlook, with the Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy noting no immediate plans for him to leave the team.
- The Red Sox also lost second baseman Anthony Seigler in the same inning after a collision at home plate, forcing early defensive substitutions and leaving Boston with limited bench depth due to other suspensions.
- Contreras has been Boston's top hitter this season, making his health critical as the team is on a five-game winning streak and has won 10 of their last 12 games.
- Contreras may receive some rest soon as MLB has not yet ruled on his appeal of a seven-game suspension from a recent on-field incident, which could impact his availability.
