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Exits early with injury Contreras was removed from Monday's game against the Athletics after suffering an undisclosed injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras suffered the injury during the bottom of the third inning while tagging up from first to second base. He initially managed to convince the team trainer to remain in the game but was pulled to start the fourth. Andrew Knizner took over for Contreras behind the dish.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • Fox Sports

Homers, drives in five Contreras went 3-for-3 with one double, a home run, a walk, five RBI and two runs scored in Friday's loss against the Royals.

Impact Contreras' three-run double put the Cardinals on the board in the third and his two-run homer in the ninth served as the final runs the Cards would score on the night. Following reaching base in 35 of his 64 plate appearances in July, Contreras has remained hot in August with a .370 average to go along with two home runs and eight RBIs.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Contreras is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rays.

Impact This looks to be a routine day of rest for Contreras, who has slashed .394/.482/.662 with four homers and seven doubles over his last 23 games (85 plate appearances) dating back to July 3. Andrew Knizner is catching and Nolan Arenado is serving as the Cardinals' designated hitter. Taylor Motter will play third base.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds late homer in loss Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Contreras cut the Cardinals' deficit to 4-2 in the ninth inning with a solo homer off Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks on the 11th pitch of the at-bat. Contreras is now 14-for-39 (.359) over his last 15 games with a .960 OPS, though the home run was his first since July 14. Overall, the 31-year-old catcher is slashing .252/.346/.432 with 12 homers, 43 RBI, 40 runs scored and six steals across 379 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democratreports.

Impact Contreras went 2-for-7 with a double, two RBI and a run across the first two games against the Rockies and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Andrew Knizner is starting behind the plate and batting eighth.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras started the first two games of the series versus Minnesota and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Wednesday, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's finale. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate to catch for Matthew Liberatore.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal in win Contreras went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Twins.

Impact This was Contreras' third multi-hit effort in his last 10 games, a span in which he's gone 9-for-24 (.375). The catcher is up to a career-high six steals this season. He's maintained a .249/.344/.423 slash line with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 38 runs scored and 22 doubles through 92 contests.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras has a .947 OPS in 11 games since the All-Star break and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale versus Chicago. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate to catch for Steven Matz.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH Contreras (head) will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter Friday against the Cubs, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Although it doesn't seem Contreras is quite ready to get back behind the plate after getting hit in the head Thursday by Ian Happ's backswing, the Cardinals will not be without his bat in the lineup. Andrew Knizner will start at catcher Friday and bat eighth.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Cubs react after Willson Contreras injured on Ian Happ's backswing Contreras came out of the game with a scalp laceration. Soon, Miles Mikolas and Oli Marmol were gone, too.

JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Likely back Friday Contreras (head) is expected to be in the lineup Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Cubs after being hit in the head by the backswing of Ian Happ. He passed a concussion test and his headaches have dissipated, clearing the path to his return to the lineup with a more protective mask.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit St. Louis catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a long follow-through on a swing, then was soon hit himself by a pitch from Cardinals star...

JULY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikolas, Marmol ejected after Contreras injured on Happ's backswing ST. LOUIS -- With a first-pitch temperature of 99 degrees on Thursday night, it took almost no time for the Cubs and the Cardinals to get ho...

JULY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Considered day-to-day Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Cubs due to a scalp laceration and is considered day-to-day, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Contreras was hit in the back of the head by Ian Happ's back swing in the first inning and immediately exited the game. A stint on the injured list certainly seems possible, but for now, the team is hoping he can return more quickly.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with head injury Contreras was removed from Thursday's game against the Cubs after getting hit in the head by Ian Happ's back swing, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Contreras was bleeding from the right side of his head and went through concussion protocols on the field before exiting with trainers. The Cardinals will take a closer look at Contreras and provide more information shortly, but it's possible the 31-year-old backstop misses a few games.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Contreras is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Contreras returned to action Tuesday after missing two games with a hip issue, but he'll sit this one out with it being a day game after a night game. Andrew Knizner will catch Jack Flaherty.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in return Contreras went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Contreras missed a couple of games while tending to right hip tightness. He was the only Cardinal to log multiple hits in this contest, though they had just five as a team. The catcher is batting .442 (19-for-43) in July, a surge that has him up to a .248/.343/.429 slash line with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 37 runs scored and five stolen bases through 87 games overall.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Tuesday Contreras (hip) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Tuesday versus Arizona, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Contreras will return to the lineup after he missed the last two contests with right hip tightness. The 31-year-old has gone 6-for-20 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored over seven contests since the All-Star break.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Contreras (hip) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Cardinals will give the backstop another day to recover from a right hip issue that has held him out since Saturday. Andrew Knizner draws another start behind the dish and will bat ninth.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Contreras (hip) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The 31-year-old exited Saturday's contest with right hip discomfort and will be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. Ivan Herrera will take over behind the plate Sunday with Contreras banged up.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras departs with right hip tightness

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras left their game against the Chicago Cubs because of right hip tightness

JULY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hip discomfort Contreras was pulled from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to right hip tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras hit a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the top of the third inning and an RBI double in the top of the fifth before getting replaced at catcher by Ivan Herrera to begin the bottom of the sixth. Contreras can be considered day-to-day until the Cardinals provide further information on the hip issue.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Wednesday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Contreras will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts over the first two contests of the series. Ivan Herrera will draw the start at catcher and bat sixth as St. Louis goes for the sweep over Miami.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Contreras has collected multiple hits in four of his last five games and is slashing .514/.600/.919 over his last 11 contests. The Cardinals are now carrying three catchers with Andrew Knizner (groin) back from the injured list, but Contreras seems to have regained his confidence and should have the clear edge in terms of playing time down the stretch.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras departs with right hip tightness