WILLIAM CONTRERAS NEWS

Plates four runs in win Contreras went 1-for-2 with a homer, four RBI, a stolen base, two walks and a strikeout in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Contreras didn't appear in the last three games but was one of Atlanta's top contributors while starting behind the dish and batting ninth Sunday. The 24-year-old has had sporadic playing time since joining the major-league club, but he has three home runs over five games. While Travis d'Arnaud continues to serve as Atlanta's primary catcher, Contreras' strong results could lead to him remaining the No. 2 backstop once Manny Pina (wrist) is cleared to return.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' bats roll, Morton beats Brewers 9-2 for series win

Adam Duvall and William Contreras homered to help Charlie Morton win for the first time in five starts as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their bats in beating the Milwaukee Brewers...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard twice Friday Contreras went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The blasts provided insurance runs in the victory, as Contreras took Brock Burke deep in the fourth inning and connected off Albert Abreu in the sixth. It was the first two hits, much less the first two homers, of the season for Contreras in his second game with Atlanta, but regardless of how he does, the 24-year-old may have to head back to Triple-A Gwinnett for more development once Manny Pina (wrist) gets healthy.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Moment of my life': Cubs' Willson Contreras shares field with younger brother William The Braves recalled William Contreras before the series finale against the Cubs.

APRIL 29, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Willson Contreras shares emotional moment with his younger brother William, an Atlanta Braves catcher: 'No one knows how hard the road is' Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras shared an emotional moment with his younger brother and Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras.

APRIL 29, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Braves place C Piña on IL, Contreras recalled from Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Manny Piña on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras brothers share emotional pregame moment ATLANTA -- Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras received a nice surprise when he learned his younger brother William Contreras had been...

APRIL 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Recalled by Atlanta Contreras was recalled by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Contreras has hit .292 with three doubles, eight RBI and two runs in 13 games at Triple-A Gwinnett this year, and he'll serve as Atlanta's No. 2 catcher after Manny Pina (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. In 57 major-league appearances, Contreras has hit .220 with eight homers, 24 RBI and 19 runs.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ozuna, Albies power Braves' offense in 16-4 rout of Nats

Marcell Ozuna homered twice, Ozzie Albies drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves fired up their offense to rout the Washington Nationals 16-4

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Gwinnett Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Contreras made the Opening Day roster, as Atlanta needed a third option behind the plate while Manny Pina battled a minor wrist issue. Pina made his season debut Monday, so Contreras is no longer needed.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves get rings, beat Reds 2-1 behind scoreless Wright

Kyle Wright picked up a World Series ring along with many of his Atlanta teammates, then pitched two-hit ball over six scoreless innings to lead the Braves over the Cincinnati Reds...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series champion Braves set roster for title defense

The World Series champion Atlanta Braves are carrying three catchers on their opening day roster

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On Opening Day roster Contreras will be on Atlanta's Opening Day roster, barring any late roster additions, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Atlanta is set behind the plate for 2022 with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina, but Contreras has been seeing some action in the outfield and third base, which will help him make the team with two extra roster spots until May 1. The 24-year-old hit .215/.303/.399 with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 185 plate appearances in the majors last season, and he's likely to see sporadic playing time.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play some outfield in minors Contreras could spend some time in the outfield at the Triple-A level this season in an effort to increase his defensive versatility, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitu...

Impact Contreras has a clearer path to being the catcher of the future in Atlanta after Shea Langeliers was traded to Oakland in the Matt Olson deal, but the team is set at the position right now with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina. Adding the ability to play the outfield would make it easier to get Contreras' bat in the lineup, though that bat hasn't looked particularly special through his first 56 MLB games, as he's hit a modest .225/.308/.405.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royce rolls on: Twins SS Lewis enjoys 1st game in 2+ years

Minnesota Twins prospect Royce Lewis has returned to live action

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champion Braves sign Manny Piña to add depth at catcher

The World Series champion Atlanta Braves have added depth at catcher by signing Manny Piña to a two-year, $8 million contract

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1

Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Syndergaard, Mets to take on Morton, Braves

The Mets will start Noah Syndergaard on Sunday while the Braves are expected to counter with Charlie Morton

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5

Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory

Ian Anderson pitched two-hit ball over six-plus innings and Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman homered as the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler, Anderson power Braves past Marlins 6-2

Jorge Soler had a two-run single during a five-run fifth inning, Ian Anderson tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves recall catcher William Contreras, place Stephen Vogt on IL The Braves recalled catcher William Contreras from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace veteran backstop Stephen Vogt, who was placed on the 10-day...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • AJC.COM

Rejoins big-league club Atlanta recalled Contreras from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Contreras went 0-for-6 in his latest big-league stint and is hitting .196/.277/.372 in 166 plate appearances with Atlanta this season. He'll back up Travis d'Arnaud until Stephen Vogt (hip) returns from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win

Wandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York Yankees held off the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a thriller to extend their longest winnin...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David O'Brien: Veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud was reinstated... - The Athletic Veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud was reinstated from the paternity list and rookie catcher William Contreras was optioned back to Triple-A Gw...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM