Willson Contreras Injury Update: Cardinals Catcher Heads to Injured List
Another Cardinals Catcher Bites the Dust
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras suffered a left arm fracture after taking a 103 mph pitch off his knee. The injury occurred in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras was replaced by rookie catcher Iván Herrera. Contreras is expected to miss several weeks of action. This is a major blow to the Cardinals, who are already without starting catcher Yadier Molina due to knee surgery. The Cardinals have optioned third catcher Pedro Pagés to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.
What We Know So Far
- Contreras suffered a left arm fracture
- The injury occurred when Contreras took a 103 mph pitch off his knee
- Contreras is expected to miss several weeks of action
- Rookie catcher Iván Herrera will replace Contreras behind the plate
The Cardinals are hopeful that Contreras will be able to return to the lineup by the end of the month. However, the team will not rush him back into action. In the meantime, Herrera will be given the opportunity to prove that he can be a capable replacement for Contreras.
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