Willson Contreras injury overshadows Red Sox’ sixth straight win

Jul 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) rounds third base to score against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Hey, what do you think is the worst thing that could have happened entering Wednesday’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox?

class="wp-block-paragraph">Willson Contreras getting injured?

class="wp-block-paragraph">Yep, thought so.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The Red Sox were able to push their winning streak to a season-high-tying five games with a 5-0 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field, they just happened to also lose one of the best hitters in the American League. If it’s not one thing with this team, it’s another — and this one might be the most detrimental based on the timing and potential severity. Anthony Seigler, who has been superb in the leadoff spot, also suffered an injury and was immediately replaced, so it wasn’t all that great a night at the ballpark despite some pretty decent storylines unfolding.

Injury updates from @WebsterOnTV ⬇️

Willson Contreras (left foot contusion) has been replaced by Romy Gonzalez at 1B.

Anthony Seigler (right trap contusion) has been replaced by Andruw Monasterio at 2B. pic.twitter.com/4oxxCeb78A

— NESN (@NESN) July 9, 2026Boston updated that both injuries were “contusions” during the middle of the game, but we all know this song and dance…

STUDSJake Bennett: I’ve had reservations about how long he can keep this pace, but the rookie shut me up for five more days as he tossed seven shutdown innings against one of the best offenses in baseball. If you’re going to play good defense, there are few pitchers you’d rather toe the rubber.

class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">Tsung-Che Cheng: I love this freakin’ guy.

class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">Cheng finished with two runs batted in while continuing to play stellar shortstop.

DUDSKyle Teel: I don’t think this guy is very good behind the plate…

class="wp-block-paragraph">Teel, of “Garrett Crochet trade” and “Big Three” fame, did more running around than you would hope out of a guy whose primary job is to be still in one spot, allowing two wild pitches to fly by him while corralling one and accidentally injuring an opponent. I’ve certainly seen better nights, as he also never found his way on base.

“OH BOY, HERE WE GO” OF THE GAMEContreras and Seigler all but simultaneously suffered injuries that forced their respective removals from the contest, with the former fouling one off the top of his foot and the latter getting kneed directly in the shoulder while trying to score on a passed ball.

class="wp-block-paragraph">NOT GREAT, BOB!

class="wp-block-paragraph">I tried to warn you all…