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Willson Contreras Lower Back Tightness: A Potential Setback for the Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are on edge as their star right-handed hitter, Willson Contreras, left a game with lower back tightness. Contreras has been performing exceptionally, with a .398 batting average, .444 on-base, and .491 slugging in 17 games. His defense is also top-notch, ranking in the ninety-ninth percentile for outs above average. The team cant afford to lose him, especially with Wilyer Abreu on the left side. Manager Alex Cora downplayed the injury, but the team will check on him Wednesday. Losing Contreras would be a significant blow, as Triston Casas is already out, and his bat and glove are crucial for the teams competitiveness. If he plays Wednesday, it would be a relief for the Red Sox heading into the series finale against the Twins.

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