Contreras Set to Return for Red Sox Push | Boston Red Sox News

0:00It's September 10th. Boston Red Sox News Today starts now. AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Corey, with the story. The Red Sox are making moves this September, holding a 5-3 record and even sweeping the Orioles. But they've been playing without a major power hitter. First baseman Wilson Contreras, who's been sidelines since August 31st with A. Hamstring issue. Contreras, a 34-year-old acquired from the Cardinals in the offseason, has been a huge part of Boston's offense this year. He's been hitting well with 26 home runs and 79 runs batted in over 125 games. Manager Chad Tracy announced Wednesday that Contreras is set to begin a rehab assignment with double A Portland this Friday. He'll play a game or two there to get back into the swing of things before rejoining the big club. Even though his numbers have dipped a bit in his last 30 games, his overall performance this season has been impressive. He's batting 274 with a slugging percentage over 500, which is solid.

1:00With the postseason just a couple of weeks away, the expectation is that Contreras will be back with the Major League team early next week, just in. Time to help them make a playoff push.