WILLSON CONTRERAS NEWS

Reaches base three times in win Contreras went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 extra-innings' win over the Pirates.

Impact Contreras notched his first multi-hit game since April 2 and tallied his second RBI over the last three games. It's been a slow start to the year for the three-time All-Star, as he raised his slash line to .200/.286/.240 with his efforts Sunday afternoon and will look to find more of a groove at the plate heading into the new week.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edman hits game-ending single as Cardinals beat Pirates 5-4

Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Saturday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Pirates.

Impact It's a routine day of rest for Contreras, who finally broke out of an extended slump Friday. Andrew Knizner will catch and bat ninth.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pressure drop: Contreras' first big Cards hit a relief ST. LOUIS -- When Willson Contreras' first big hit as a Cardinal finally came on Friday at Busch Stadium, the catcher threw his arms out to...

APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Swipes bag Contreras went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Contreras is 0-for-15 over his last five games, though he has managed four walks in that span. He was on the front of an unlikely double-steal with Nolan Gorman in the fourth inning of Thursday's game. Contreras has shown some solid speed for a catcher, though he's never stolen more than five bases in a season. He's off to a sluggish start in 2023 with a .171/.261/.195 slash line, two RBI, four runs scored, one double and no home runs through 12 contests.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman tiebreaking HR 2nd day in row, Cards top Rockies 7-4

Nolan Gorman hit a late tiebreaking home run for the second straight day, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Colorado Rockies 7-4

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelenic's 482-foot homer helps Mariners beat Cubs 5-2

Logan Gilbert pitched 6 2/3 innings of four-hit ball, Teoscar Hernández and Jarred Kelenic hit consecutive home runs in the eighth and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game los...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Even if 'enemies' on the field, Contreras brothers' bond unbreakable MILWAUKEE -- Willson Contreras is a three-time All-Star starter, a 2016 World Series champion and a handsomely paid catcher after signing a...

APRIL 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets rest day Wednesday Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras gets the day game off with Andrew Knizner getting the start behind the dish and hitting ninth. The veteran backstop had an injury scare early in the campaign, but has picked up six hits in his first 17 at-bats as a member of the Cardinals.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley homers again as Braves beat Cardinals 4-1

Austin Riley hit a two-run homer and Dylan Dodd pitched five strong innings in his major league debut, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts two hits in return Contreras (knee) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Contreras looked to be in considerable pain and potentially headed for a trip to the injured list after taking a 102.7 mile-per-hour pitch to his right knee in Thursday's season opener, but he ended up missing just one game. He was back behind the plate Sunday and caught all nine innings while producing on the offensive end, alleviating any concern fantasy managers may have had about his status heading into the Cardinals' upcoming six-game week.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Contreras (knee) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The 30-year-old sat out Saturday's matchup with Toronto after he suffered the knee injury during Thursday's season opener, but he was diagnosed with a bruise after being evaluated and will miss only one contest. Contreras made a strong impression in his debut with the Cardinals prior to the injury, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Katie Woo: Minor injury updates: Willson Contreras (right... - The Athletic Minor injury updates: Willson Contreras (right knee contusion) is available off the bench to hit for Saturday's game. He hopes to be cleared...

APRIL 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sitting out Saturday Contreras (knee) will not start Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Contreras was hit in the knee by a Jordan Hicks fastball while catching the flamethrower on Opening Day. X-rays and an MRI didn't turn up anything worse than a bruise, but he'll nonetheless sit for at least one game. Andrew Knizner takes over behind the plate.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Katie Woo: Willson Contreras (right knee contusion) has... - The Athletic Willson Contreras (right knee contusion) has undergone further imaging and is listed as day-to-day. Cardinals hope he won't miss too much ti...

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Day-to-day following tests Contreras is considered day-to-day with a right knee contusion after undergoing multiple tests.

Impact X-rays and an MRI both came back clean and Contreras went through additional testing Friday, none of which revealed anything beyond a bruise. The catcher is surely still sore after taking a 102.7 mph Jordan Hicks fastball off the shin guard, but he could be back in action sometime this weekend.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI on knee is negative An MRI on Contreras' right knee came back negative, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact X-rays and an MRI have now both come back clean, but the Cardinals are still doing some additional testing on the catcher's knee just to be safe. Contreras took a 103 mph Jordan Hicks sinker off the shin guard during Thursday's game and looked to be in considerable pain while exiting, but it appears, at least for now, that he's avoided serious injury.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals await status on Willson Contreras after Opening Day loss Contreras took a 102.7 mph wild pitch off his right knee: "Willson's hurting pretty good."

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals C Willson Contreras exits team debut after taking pitch to knee St.

MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Springer's 5 hits help Jays outlast Cards 10-9 in opener

George Springer had five hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat St. Louis 10-9 despite the Cardinals’ Tyler O’Neill tying a major league r...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willson Contreras injury update: Catcher exits Cardinals debut after 103 mph Jordan Hicks pitch hits him in knee The latest on the injury status of Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras.

MARCH 31, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set for MRI Contreras will have an MRI on his right knee, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Contreras was forced to exit Thursday's game with a right knee contusion. X-rays came back negative, but he will still undergo additional testing. It appears as if Contreras has dodged a serious injury, though his timeline for a return should become clearer in the next day or so.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with contusion Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Blue Jays with a right knee contusion.

Impact Contreras was hit by a Jordan Hicks offering in the knee but managed to walk off the field under his own power. The Cardinals have an off day Friday, so it's unclear if he will be forced to miss any additional time. Andrew Knizner entered the game in Contreras' place and would likely be a playing time beneficiary.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch in the knee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras was catching Jordan Hicks and got crossed up, which resulted in him being hit in the knee with the pitch. He left the field shortly thereafter with a notable limp but under his own power. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina

Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six year...

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS