WILLIAM CONTRERAS NEWS

Sent back to Gwinnett Atlanta optioned Contreras to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Contreras was up with the big club for three days after Travis d'Arnaud left the team to observe the birth of his child. With d'Arnaud returning from the paternity list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Atlanta didn't have a spot for Contreras as a third catcher. He could rejoin the big club after Sept. 1, when active rosters expand from 26 to 28 men.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton, Yankees win 10th straight, cool off Braves 5-1

Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove in three runs to carry the New York Yankees to their 10th straight victory, cooling off the streaking Atlanta Braves 5-1

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Braves win 8th in row, beat skidding Orioles 4-3

Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead for good with a fifth-inning homer, and the Braves stretched their winning streak to eight games by beating Baltimore 5-4, the Orioles’ 17th consecut...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David O'Brien: Catcher Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the... - The Athletic Catcher Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the paternity list Saturday and rookie catcher William Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett....

AUGUST 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled by Atlanta Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Contreras will serve as a right-handed bat behind the dish for Atlanta, but he'll likely serve in a depth role behind Stephen Vogt after Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the paternity list Saturday. The 23-year-old has hit .204 with seven home runs, 21 RBI and 16 runs in 44 major-league games this year but will likely return to the minors once d'Arnaud returns to the team.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C d'Arnaud extends contract, returning to Braves in 2022

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to an $8 million contract extension with catcher Travis d’Arnaud that ensures his return in 2023

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves swing another deal, get catcher Vogt from Arizona

The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran catcher Stephen Vogt from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league first baseman Mason Berne

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows' RBI single in 10th lifts Tampa Bay past Braves 7-6

Austin Meadows’ 10th-inning single drove in Brett Phillips from second base with the tiebreaking run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3

Pinch-hitter Abraham Almonte had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and added a two-run home run as the Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep by surging past the Pittsburgh Pi...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Contreras optioned; Lucroy up PITTSBURGH -- William Contreras enjoyed some initial success after prematurely being made Atlanta’s starting catcher. But the past few weeks...

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Contreras had lost out on playing time recently after he went 0-for-12 with a walk and six strikeouts across his last four appearances. He had been out of the lineup in five of the last nine games, but he could see more consistent at-bats in the minors while he has a chance to sort things out. Jonathan Lucroy's contract was selected as part of a corresponding move, and he could compete for playing time with Kevan Smith behind the plate going forward.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Contreras isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Contreras has gone 0-for-12 with a walk and six strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Contreras isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Contreras went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Contreras isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Contreras has gone just 2-for-21 with a double, three walks and six RBI across his last seven appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Contreras isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Contreras went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's loss, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Contreras is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Impact Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double Saturday and will head to the bench for the series finale after starting the past two games. Kevan Smith will take over behind the plate for Atlanta.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Castillo strong again as Reds beat Braves 4-1

Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings and Jesse Winker homered before departing with a hip injury, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heredia stars with bat, glove as Braves beat Reds 3-2

Guillermo Heredia homered, doubled and made a defensive gem before crashing into the wall, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Thursday's lineup Contreras isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds.

Impact Contreras had started each of the last three games, and he went 0-for-9 with a walk and four strikeouts. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat seventh.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for Game 1 of twin bill Contreras is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Kevan Smith will get the nod behind the dish in Game 1, catching for lefty Kyle Muller in his first big-league start. Expect Contreras to handle catching duties in the nightcap, when right-hander Ian Anderson will be on the mound.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Contreras isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Contreras was behind the dish during the first game in the twin bill, and he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat eighth in the nightcap.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats seventh homer Contreras went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact His blast to lead off the second inning against Carlos Martinez put Atlanta ahead 2-1, and the team never looked back. Contreras has been hit and miss lately, recording three multi-hit performances in his last seven starts but going just 1-for-16 in the other four, and the rookie is batting .243 on the year with seven homers and 21 RBI through 34 contests.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albies, Contreras take Martínez deep, Braves beat Cards 9-1

Ozzie Albies and William Contreras homered off Carlos Martínez in a four-run second inning, Max Fried allowed two hits in seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis C...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Contreras isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Contreras will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with a run and a strikeout Tuesday. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat seventh.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets maintenance day Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Contreras will rest for the day game after a night game, allowing Kevan Smith to get a turn behind the plate. The rookie backstop is slashing .240/.313/.460 with six home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs in 31 games since joining Atlanta in early May.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE