WILLIAM CONTRERAS NEWS

Resting Thursday Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI while catching the entirety of Wednesday's 2-1 loss, so he'll just be getting a breather as Atlanta and Philadelphia conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Kevan Smith will work in a battery with starting pitcher Ian Anderson on Thursday.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another three-hit game Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's loss against the Phillies.

Impact Contreras has now posted back-to-back three-hit performances and while he's been inconsistent at the plate over the last few weeks, it's worth noting he's hit safely in four of his last contests. The rookie backstop has six homers while posting a .845 OPS across 103 plate appearances.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams' 1st career HR walks Phillies off over Braves

Luke Williams walked Philadelphia off with his first big league homer, hitting a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 2-1

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks slump with three hits Contreras went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run Tuesday in Atlanta's 9-5 win over the Phillies.

Impact Contreras' fourth-inning solo shot -- his sixth of the season -- helped restore Atlanta's two-run lead, but it was his third hit of the night that proved most consequential. His base knock with one out in the top of the eighth scored Dansby Swanson, breaking a 5-5 tie. The three hits were a new career high for the rookie, who had batted just .178 with a 39.2 percent strikeout rate over his previous 15 games.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Acuña, Contreras go deep, Braves beat Phillies 9-5

Austin Riley, Ronald Acuña Jr. and William Contreras each hit a solo homer and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Contreras isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Contreras drew starts in each of the last two games and went 2-for-8 with four strikeouts. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor clears bases in 8-run fifth, Dodgers beat Braves 9-5

Chris Taylor hit a bases-loaded double in the eight-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 in a rematch of last year’s NL Championship Series

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals' Strasburg placed on 10-day IL with neck strain

The Washington Nationals have placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck strain

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Contreras gets a breather after catching each of Atlanta's last seven games, during which he went 4-for-24 with a home run. Kevan Smith will get the nod behind the plate, forming a battery with Drew Smyly.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña hits 16th HR, ties for MLB lead as Braves beat Nats

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 16th home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor homers, Mets rout Braves 13-2 after Ozuna arrested

Francisco Lindor, James McCann and Jonathan Villar hit three of the Mets’ season-high five homers, Taijuan Walker pitched five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list...

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks fifth homer Contreras went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact His ninth-inning solo shot off Matt Andriese was too little, too late for Atlanta. Contreras continues to hold his own since being forced into the starting job by a thumb injury to Travis d'Arnaud, slashing .237/.343/.542 over 19 games with five homers and 15 RBI.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devers homers as Red Sox beat Braves 9-5

Rafael Devers homered and drove in three runs, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sandoval has 3 hits in return to Boston, Braves win 3-1

Pablo Sandoval had three hits in his first game at Fenway Park since his disastrous tenure with the Red Sox to lead Atlanta to a 3-1 win over Boston

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Friday Contreras will sit Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Contreras should remain Atlanta's starting catcher for most of the season while Travis d'Arnaud recovers from thumb surgery. He's done an impressive job through his first 15 games, hitting .255/.364/.574 with four homers, but he'll get a rest Friday with Kevan Smith taking over in his absence.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

William Contreras among Braves' few bright spots this season and Thursday Catcher William Contreras has hit better for Atlanta than he ever did in the minors by some measures in an admittedly small sample size.

MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cranks fourth home run Contreras went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Atlanta's 6-4 loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Contreras hit a three-run home run off Wil Crowe in the second inning. It was the fourth long ball of the season and career for the catcher. The 23-year-old is slashing .255/.364/.574 in 55 plate appearances this season. He is Atlanta's primary catcher moving forward as Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is out long term.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings

Kevin Newman hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, Adam Frazier had four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Monday Contreras isn't starting Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Contreras had started each of the last three games and went 4-for-9 with a home run, a triple, three runs and two RBI during that time. Jeff Mathis will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta blanks Braves, bullpen falters, Brewers survive 10-9

Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Avisail Garcia homered and the Milwaukee Brewers blew most of an 8-0 lead before holding on to beat the Atlanta Braves 1...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson hitless for 6, Freeman 250th HR, Braves top Brewers

Ian Anderson took a no-hit try into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hit the 250th home run of his career and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Pujols joins Dodgers, Bieber faces Kelenic, M's

Albert Pujols didn’t have to travel far to find a new opportunity

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran catcher Tyler Flowers retires at age of 35

Veteran catcher Tyler Flowers has retired a week after signing a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact With Atlanta wrapping up its homestand with a day game after a night game, Contreras will take a seat in favor of No. 2 catcher Jeff Mathis. Contreras has started each of Atlanta's last five games, going 2-for-19 with a home run and a double.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks second homer Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Contreras supplied the lone offensive production for Atlanta Wednesday when he took Hyun-Jin Ryu yard in the fifth inning. It was his second home run of the season and his career. Though Contreras has managed to also chip in seven RBI and five runs scored in only 31 plate appearances, he'll likely need to decrease his 32.3 percent strikeout rate to be a consistent producer at the plate moving forward.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE