"The Cardinals announced Wednesday that first baseman Willson Contreras has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Infielder Jose Fermin is up from Triple-A Memphis to take his spot on the roster. While there's technically still enough time on the calendar for him to return for the team's final series (the IL move is retroactive to yesterday), Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that this IL placement will end the season for Contreras."
"Assuming that's the case, it's been yet another solid year for the 33-year-old Contreras. The catcher-turned-first-baseman hit .257/.344/.447 (123 wRC+) with 20 homers, 31 doubles and a triple in 563 turns at the plate. His first full year at a new position has generally gone well, too. Defensive Runs Saved (+1) and Statcast's Outs Above Average (+6) both feel that Contreras has been not only passable at first base but better than average."
"Contreras joined the Cardinals in the 2022-23 offseason, signing a five-year, $87.5MM contract in free agency. He's still guaranteed $41.5MM over the remaining two seasons of that contract, which will be paid out in the form of an $18MM salary in 2026, an $18.5MM salary in 2027 and a $5MM buyout on a $17.5MM club option for the 2028 campaign."
Willson Contreras has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, and the move is retroactive, effectively ending his season. Infielder Jose Fermin was promoted from Triple-A Memphis to take Contreras' roster spot. Contreras hit .257/.344/.447 (123 wRC+) with 20 homers, 31 doubles and a triple in 563 plate appearances while transitioning from catcher to first base. Defensive metrics (DRS +1, Statcast OAA +6) rate him as passable to above average at first base. Contreras remains under a five-year, $87.5MM contract with $41.5MM guaranteed over the final two seasons and a team option for 2028. Offseason speculation about potential Cardinals trades of veterans is expected.
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