WILLSON CONTRERAS NEWS

Season over after landing on IL The Cardinals placed Contreras on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain.

Impact The injury had previously been labeled as a biceps strain, but either way, it will end Contreras' season. He slashed .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs and 80 RBI over 135 games this season in his first year as a full-time first baseman. Alec Burleson will take over at first base for the Cardinals down the stretch, which should lead to more playing time in the outfield for Jordan Walker.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season with biceps strain The Cardinals will place Contreras (biceps) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right biceps strain, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The strain is considered mild, but it is bad enough to end the first baseman's season. Contreras will finish with a .257/.344/.447 batting line, 20 home runs and 80 RBI over 135 games this season. Alec Burleson will take over as the team's everyday first baseman down the stretch, opening up more playing time in the outfield for Jordan Walker and others.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Reds play, winner takes 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

McGreevy pitches Cardinals to 3-0 win over Reds

Michael McGreevy pitched seven sharp innings, Thomas Saggese hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Held out of lineup Tuesday Contreras (biceps) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Contreras was held out of Sunday's game in Milwaukee due to right biceps tightness and had to be pulled from Monday's contest against the Reds when it flared up on him. To this point, he is considered day-to-day. Alec Burleson will play first base for the Cardinals on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reds face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Cincinnati Reds bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Stephenson hits 3-run double, Reds beat Cardinals 11-6 and close within 2 games of last NL wild card

Tyler Stephenson hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 to close within two games of the New York Mets for the la...

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Departs with biceps injury Contreras was removed from Monday's game against the Reds due to right biceps tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Contreras was back in the starting lineup Monday after sitting out of Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee due to biceps soreness, but he was pulled in the bottom of the seventh inning due to the same issue. The 33-year-old can be considered day-to-day considering the nature of his injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to St. Louis lineup Contreras (soreness) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's contest versus the Reds.

Impact Contreras didn't play Sunday versus the Brewers due to general soreness after hit was hit by a pitch on two occasions Saturday, but he's back in the lineup after one day of rest. The 33-year-old has collected a .786 OPS with 20 home runs and 30 doubles in 2025 in his first year as a full-time first baseman.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up, sitting Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, with manager Oliver Marmol saying the first baseman is "pretty beat up" after being hit by a pitch twice Satur...

Impact Contreras is no stranger to hit-by-pitches, as he's now been plunked three times in the past three games and 23 times overall this year. The 33-year-old doesn't seem to be dealing with any serious injuries and could be available off the bench Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up, sitting Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, with manager Oliver Marmol saying the first baseman is "pretty beat up" after being hit by a pitch twice Satur...

Impact Contreras is no stranger to hit-by-pitches, as he's now been plunked three times in the past three games and 23 times this year. The 33-year-old doesn't seem to be dealing with any serious injuries and could be available off the bench Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Contreras (suspension) was added to the active roster and will bat fourth while starting at first base Tuesday against Seattle.

Impact Contreras' six-game suspension was reduced to four games following an appeal, which will allow him to return for the second game of St. Louis' series against the Mariners. The 33-year-old's .786 OPS represents his worst mark since he joined the Cardinals in 2023, though he went 5-for-18 with a homer and five RBI across his last five games before serving his suspension.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Cardinals C Willson Contreras returns from suspension Deadspin | Cardinals C Willson Contreras returns from suspension

SEPTEMBER 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Cardinals' Willson Contreras to serve reduced 4-game suspension Deadspin | Cardinals' Willson Contreras to serve reduced 4-game suspension

SEPTEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cardinals' Willson Contreras to serve reduced 4-game suspension Willson Contreras had his six-game suspension reduced to four games on Friday and began serving the discipline with Friday night's home game...

SEPTEMBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cardinals News: Willson Contreras' suspension softened, Nolan Arenado return update Willson Contreras saw his suspension lessened while Nolan Arenado nears his return.

SEPTEMBER 5 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Cardinals 1B Contreras begins serving 4-game suspension; Arenado could start rehab assignment

Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras started serving a four-game suspension Friday in the opener of St. Louis’ series against the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Contreras begins reduced 4-game suspension after appeal ST. LOUIS – Willson Contreras, who lost his cool on Aug. 25 when he was ejected for arguing balls and strikes before throwing his bat and a...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Suspension reduced to four games Contreras' suspension for his actions in the Cardinals' Aug. 25 games versus the Pirates has been reduced from six games to four games and he will begin serving the suspension Frid...

Impact Contreras was tossed from the game after arguing about the strike zone and then tossed his bat in the direction of the home-plate umpire, striking hitting coach Brant Brown instead. He'll sit out the weekend series against the Giants and the first game of next week's series versus the Mariners before being reinstated Tuesday. With Contreras unavailable and Alec Burleson (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, the Cardinals don't have a traditional first baseman on the active roster. The club could elect to shift Nolan Gorman to first base and play Cesar Prieto and/or Jose Fermin at third base for the next four contests.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plates four runs Wednesday Contreras went 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win against the Athletics.

Impact Contreras plated St. Louis' first two runs with a single in the third inning. He capped the Cardinals' scoring in the contest with a two-run triple in the eighth. Contreras finished with his first multi-hit game over his past 10 contests, and his four RBI on Wednesday were as many as he'd recorded during that 10-game stretch. Contreras is up to 78 RBI on the campaign, establishing a new career-high mark.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras' 4 RBIs carry Cardinals past Athletics Willson Contreras drove in four runs as the St.Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday night.Contreras went 3-for-4...

SEPTEMBER 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Contreras drives in 4 runs in the Cardinals' 5-1 win over the Athletics

Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs, Nolan Gorman homered and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Cardinals square off against the Athletics with series tied 1-1

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Hits 20th homer in win Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Contreras notched his sixth 20-homer season with a 431-foot blast in the seventh inning. The homer snapped a 1-for-21 skid over six games, coming after the 33-year-old went deep in his previous three contests between Aug. 20 and 22. On the year, he's slashing .253/.338/.449 with 20 long balls, 74 RBI, 66 runs scored and four steals across 526 plate appearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

McGreevy twirls 6 frames of 1-run ball - with 0 K's - in win CINCINNATI -- Michael McGreevy allowed just one run over six strong innings while Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés belted towering home run...

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM