William Contreras
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Jun 25 2025Contreras is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a rare day off after he had started at catcher or designated hitter in each of the Brewers' last 17 games. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate and bat ninth in Wednesday's series finale.
Jun 13 2025Contreras went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 3-2 victory over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old backstop has had a tough time at the dish throughout the campaign -- he's batting .175 with just two extra-base hits and four RBI in 40 at-bats during June and has a .686 OPS for the season. Contreras tallied his first multi-RBI game since May 19, and he does have a 14.3 percent walk rate across 280 plate appearances in 2025. As long as he routinely occupies a premium spot in the Brewers' lineup, the catcher should have plenty of RBI chances moving forward.
Jun 4 2025Contreras is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a rare day off after going hitless in the first two games of the series. Eric Haase will start at catcher and bat eighth for the Brewers.
May 31 2025Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras reached safely in his first four plate appearances before flying out in the sixth inning. The catcher closed out May with back-to-back three-hit performances, a strong finish after entering the weekend mired in a 1-for-19 slump over his previous five games. On the season, he's slashing .253/.366/.364 with five homers, 26 RBI, 33 runs scored and five stolen bases across 235 plate appearances.
May 21 2025Contreras is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a rare day off after starting in each of the last 11 games, with all but one coming at catcher. Eric Haase will fill in behind the dish and bat sixth as the Brewers try to complete the sweep.
May 19 2025Contreras went 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras knocked an RBI double in the fifth inning before hitting a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth. He also swiped second after knocking in his second run of the contest. After an 11-game stretch without a multi-hit performance, he's collected three over his last five appearances. The recent hot streak has bumped his OPS up from .655 to .741 across 189 plate appearances.
May 14 2025Contreras went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and four runs scored in Wednesday's 9-5 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old backstop entered the contest in a 1-for-16 slump but ended up serving as a table-setter out of the cleanup spot Wednesday, as Rhys Hoskins drove in five runs out of the No. 6 hole. It's the fourth four-hit performance of Contreras' career and the first time he's tallied more than two hits in a game this season. He was struggling through 11 games in May prior to Wednesday's showing, having gone 5-for-39 (.128 average) with 12 strikeouts.
May 11 2025Contreras will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he sat out Wednesday's 9-1 loss to Houston, Contreras confirmed that he planned to continue playing through a fractured middle finger on his catching hand. The two-time All-Star caught eight innings Friday and nine more Saturday while going 1-for-7 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Even with the Brewers playing a day game Sunday, Contreras won't be deployed as a designated hitter and will remain behind the plate, a sign the coaching and training staffs are comfortable with his health.
May 7 2025Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros after X-rays on his left hand confirmed a fractured middle finger, but he plans to continue playing through the injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fracture is something that Contreras has evidently dealt with for a while, which could be contributing to the disappointing .242/.358/.331 batting line he's produced so far. Though he's not in the lineup Wednesday, Contreras could be available off the bench and should be back in the lineup for this weekend's series at Tampa Bay as either a catcher or designated hitter. The Brewers plan to construct a splint that will absorb some of the impact the finger takes, which should enable him to continue catching on a regular basis. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate Wednesday while Contreras sits for the series finale.
May 6 2025Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Contreras has been playing through a finger injury, and it's now bothering him enough to warrant taking him in for X-rays, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Murphy added that Contreras' finger has begun to affect his ability to keep pitches in his glove and hang onto his bat while swinging. More information on the 27-year-old's status will be available once the results of his tests come back, but the Brewers may look to use Eric Haase behind the plate more often in the near future if Contreras' finger continues to be an issue.
Apr 30 2025Contreras went 1-for-3 with two walks, a steal, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had an RBI single in the sixth to knot the game at two apiece and extend his hit streak to eight games. He's had at least one hit in all but one game in which he's appeared since April 5. His early power numbers are down from previous seasons, but he's posted a career-high walk rate and career-low strikeout rate over the first month and he's well on pace to reach double-digit steals for the first time after swiping his fourth bag Tuesday.
Apr 13 2025Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The All-Star catcher opened the game's scoring in the first inning by popping a 375-foot, two-run homer off Arizona starter Zac Gallen. After starting out slowly with a .074/.242/.074 slash line across 33 plate appearances, Contreras is currently riding a seven-game hit streak during which he's batting .370 (10-for-27) with three homers, two doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs scored.
Apr 8 2025Contreras went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-1 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras first drove in Jackson Chourio on a single in the third inning, and he later smacked his first homer of the season in the seventh inning to put the Brewers in front 7-1. The star backstop is still slashing just .143/.286/.229 with two RBI over 42 plate appearances so far, but he does have six runs scored and seven walks through his first 10 outings.
Apr 6 2025Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will receive his first day off this season after making eight starts at catcher and one at designated hitter through Milwaukee's first nine games. Eric Haase will handle catching duties in the series finale.
Mar 31 2025Contreras went 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts in Monday's 11-1 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras struck out swinging in his first two plate appearances but managed to draw a walk in the eighth inning. The Brewers have struggled offensively through the first four games of the season outside of their nine-run effort in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday, and Contreras has started the year 2-for-14 with one walk, one run and five strikeouts.
Mar 19 2025Contreras is 11-for-29 (.379) with two home runs, seven RBI, two stolen bases and a 5:4 BB:K through 12 exhibition games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The National League's reigning Silver Slugger at the catcher has posted a 1.092 OPS this spring, and the stolen bases should not come as a surprise considering he tallied nine of them over 155 regular-season appearances in 2024. Contreras will again be the primary catcher for the Brewers and will occupy a prime run-producing spot in the batting order.
Jan 31 2025Contreras signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Brewers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The new deal also includes a $12 million club option for 2026. Contreras set new career highs last year with 23 homers and 92 RBI while slashing .281/.365/.466 across 679 regular-season plate appearances. The two-time All-Star is expected to continue serving as Milwaukee's everyday catcher in 2025, though he may occasionally move into the DH spot to get Eric Haase some reps behind the dish.
Oct 10 2024Brewers general manager Matt Arnold revealed Thursday that Contreras playing through a minor knee sprain during the team's wild-card series loss to the Mets, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras didn't have to miss any time because of the injury, but it did force a move from catcher to the designated hitter spot in Game 3 of the series. He will not require surgery on the knee and is expected to be fine by the time spring training rolls around with an offseason of rest.
Sep 29 2024Contreras is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will rest for the regular-season finale, as Eric Haase starts behind home plate and bats fifth. Unless he pinch hits Sunday, Contreras will end his second regular season with the Brewers slashing .281/.365/.466 with 23 home runs and 92 RBIs (both career highs) across 679 plate appearances.
Sep 22 2024Contreras (finger/hip) is in the lineup as the designated hitter for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old is said to be dealing with lingering finger and hip issues, but he will tough it out Sunday with the help of the DH tag. Milwaukee has already secured the NL Central, so Contreras could perhaps see additional down time over the final week of the season. That said, he's been a workhorse and will likely push to play as much as the team will let him in preparation for the playoffs.
Sep 21 2024Contreras was held out of Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to finger and hip injuries, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras' injuries appear to be minor and he wanted to play Saturday, but the Brewers will rest the 26-year-old catcher for at least one contest. He could be back as soon as Sunday for the series finale, but with the Brewers scheduled for an off day Monday, he could be held out for additional rest until the start of the upcoming road series against the Pirates on Tuesday. Since Sept. 1, Contreras has slashed .286/.397/.500 with three home runs and 12 RBI across 69 plate appearances.
Sep 16 2024Contreras went 1-for-2 with a two-run double, two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 6-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras opened the scoring with a two-run double in the third inning and was part of a double steal in the seventh. Over his past 10 games, the catcher has three multi-hit efforts with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI. On the season, he is hitting .281 with 22 homers, 90 RBI, 94 runs scored and seven steals across 640 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2024Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started the past eight games and will receive a day off after going 9-for-27 with two doubles, two homers, eight RBI and six runs. Eric Haase will do the catching for left-hander DL Hall in the series finale.
Sep 14 2024Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, four RBI and three total runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras did a little bit of everything, which included opening the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. He added an RBI double in the fourth a two-run home run in the ninth to log multiple RBI for the second time over 12 games in September. The catcher is hitting .231 (9-for-39) this month, but he still has a stellar .280/.362/.470 slash line with 22 homers, 88 RBI, 94 runs scored and six stolen bases through a career-high 144 contests this season.
Sep 7 2024Contreras went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras took Ty Blach deep for a two-run homer in the third inning and set a new career high for homers in a season after he hit 20 in 2022 with Atlanta. Contreras' multi-hit effort broke him out of a 0-for-19 slump over his last six games. The 26-year-old catcher has found his power stroke as of late with 10 home runs since the beginning of August, including four in his last 10 starts.
Sep 4 2024Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a day to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-14 with four strikeouts and five walks across his last four games. While he rests, Eric Haase will catch for right-hander Colin Rea and bat ninth.
Aug 29 2024Contreras went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base, and a run in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers pulled out a play straight out of little league on Thursday against the Giants. With runners on first and third and two outs, Willy Adames took off from first and caught the Giants in a rundown only to allow Contreras to score from third. Contreras has now tied a career high with six steals. He remains one of the premier players at his position this season and carries a .285/.361/.466 slash line through 129 games.
Aug 28 2024Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras completed a five-run rally for the Brewers when he took Giants starter Kyle Harrison deep in the fifth inning. Contreras had been in a small rut, going 0-for-11 with three walks over his previous three games. The catcher is up to 18 homers, 76 RBI, 83 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .283/.359/.464 slash line through 128 contests this season.
Aug 17 2024Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras kept his power up with his fourth homer over the last six games and his sixth long ball through 15 contests in August. The catcher is batting .304 (17-for-56) this month, a slight bit better than his impressive .284 mark for the year. He's up to 17 homers, 71 RBI, 80 runs scored, 32 doubles, five stolen bases and an .825 OPS through 119 games this season.
Aug 13 2024Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has homered in consecutive games, and he's driven in three of the Brewers' four runs over the first two games of this series. The catcher has hit four of his 15 homers this season in August, going 14-for-43 (.326) over 11 contests this month. Overall, he's at a .285/.358/.462 slash line with 69 RBI, 76 runs scored, 32 doubles, five stolen bases and two triples over 115 games.
Aug 12 2024Contreras went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double and a walk during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras reached safely in three of his four plate appearances and produced the Brewers' only runs with a sixth-inning two-run shot off Joe Kelly. The 26-year-old is up to 14 home runs on the year and is 13-for-39 (.333) with 11 RBI and nine runs across 10 games in August.
Aug 7 2024Contreras went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a triple, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-0 rout of Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time Contreras has banged out multiple extra-base hits in a game since July 1, when he went 3-for-5 with a double and a homer at Coors Field, and his first game with multiple RBI since July 10. The 26-year-old catcher is slashing .259/.385/.563 in 15 games since the All-Star break with a home run, five runs and eight RBI along with an 11:11 BB:K.
Jul 31 2024Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras was hitless in the first two games of the series and will get a breather in the finale. Gary Sanchez will draw the start at catcher.
Jul 14 2024Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-10 over his previous three games. He was able to snap the slump in his second at-bat Sunday with his solo shot, which put the Brewers ahead 2-1 in the third inning. The All-Star catcher has had few quiet stretches this year. He's now at a .286/.352/.440 slash line with 11 homers, 55 RBI, 65 runs scored, 23 doubles and five stolen bases over 93 games.
Jul 7 2024Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started the past 12 games after missing one contest due to a head injury, and he'll take a seat Sunday after he posted a .319/.396/.468 slash line during that stretch. It's just his fourth game out of the lineup this season. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate to catch for veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel.
Jul 1 2024Contreras went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's loss at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old drew the start at designated hitter and reached double-digit homers for the third consecutive season with a solo shot off Austin Gomber. Contreras also collected his team-leading 20th double of the season. Overall, The Milwaukee star is now slashing .296/.355/.451 with 51 RBI and 59 runs scored across 369 plate appearances.
Jun 26 2024Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras got the Brewers on the board in the third inning, swatting a leadoff double before being driven in on a two-out single by Jackson Chourio. Tuesday's contest marked Contreras' first multi-hit game since June 16. While the catcher's power numbers are down overall, he's one stolen base away from matching his career high of six and is on pace for a career-best strikeout rate at 19.3 percent.
Jun 23 2024Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a day to regroup Sunday after posting a .494 OPS through 18 games since the start of June. Gary Sanchez will fill in at catcher and bat eighth.
Jun 18 2024Contreras (head) is serving as the Brewers' designated hitter and batting second Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had to sit out Monday's contest after he was hit in the head during a play at the plate Sunday. He now seems to be in good enough shape to play again, though it will be Gary Sanchez behind the dish catching for Tobias Myers. Contreras still holds a .305 batting average on the season, but he has struggled to find consistent success recently, slashing just .232/.246/.321 since the start of June.
Jun 17 2024Contreras (head) is available to pinch-hit or enter the game defensively off the bench Monday versus the Angels, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will be forced to miss his second contest of the season after taking a shot to the head while applying the tag at home plate to finish Sunday's 5-4 win over the Reds, but manager Pat Murphy said Monday that the catcher "is going to be fine." Contreras appears to have avoided any significant injury, which is music to the ears of fantasy managers who have reaped the benefits of his stellar play in 2024.
Jun 16 2024Contreras is being evaluated for a concussion following Sunday's 5-4 win over the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras took a shot to the head when he collided with Stuart Fairchild at home plate, applying the tag for the final out of the contest. The catcher was slow to get up, and he'll now undergo some additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The Brewers will start a three-game series on the road against the Angels on Monday. If Contreras is forced to miss any action, Gary Sanchez would likely take over behind the plate.
Jun 9 2024Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was scheduled to sit last weekend but convinced his way back into the lineup, so it's possible the Brewers make another late lineup change. For now, Contreras is set to be on the bench for the first time this season after making 64 straight starts to begin 2024. He's struggled early in June with a .492 OPS through seven contests and is homerless in his past 60 at-bats, so it's a good time for some extra rest. Gary Sanchez will work behind the plate and bat fifth Sunday.
Jun 2 2024Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting second Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old catcher was scheduled to receive his first day off of the season Sunday, but he apparently convinced manager Pat Murphy to continue the starting streak. Contreras has gone 6-for-25 with no extra-base hits over the past six games versus the Cubs and White Sox.
May 29 2024Contreras went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has been held hitless just five times over 26 games in May, going 31-for-104 (.298) for the month. The catcher is up to a .323/.394/.509 slash line with eight home runs, four steals, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored, 15 doubles and a triple of 55 contests, so this month has actually been a bit of a cool-off compared to how he started the season. He's been able to have an everyday role between catcher and designated hitter as one of the best overall batters in baseball this season.
May 18 2024Contreras went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Saturday in a 4-2 victory versus Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras provided the biggest hit of the game with a three-run, fourth-inning homer that broke a 1-1 tie and sent Justin Verlander to the showers. The long ball was the backstop's second in his past three games and extended his current on-base streak to 25 contests. During that stretch, Contreras is batting .347 with three homers, 17 RBI, 22 runs, two stolen bases and a 14:16 BB:K.
May 15 2024Contreras went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple and four total RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras got Milwaukee on the board with a three-run, opposite-field blast off Martin Perez in the third inning before tacking on a fourth RBI with a triple in the sixth, his first three-bagger this season. While Contreras had gone 18 games without a home run, he's now recorded at least one hit in nine straight contests, going 17-for-36 (.472) in that span. The 26-year-old catcher is now slashing a robust .359/.434/.553 with six homers, 34 RBI, 39 runs scored and three stolen bases through 196 plate appearances this season.
May 10 2024Contreras went 1-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored in Friday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras was the offensive catalyst for the Brewers on Friday night as he crossed the plate a team-high three times. He also collected his third multi-walk game of the season, which may become a more common occurrence given his breakout season. The 26-year-old catcher is slashing .340/.420/.520 with five homers, 30 RBI and 35 runs scored over 174 plate appearances.
Apr 26 2024Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, three runs scored and a stolen base while also drawing a walk in Thursday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras launched a solo homer off Mitch Keller in the top of the first inning to give Milwaukee an early lead and came around to score the team's third run on a Rhys Hoskins single in the third. He then added a single in the fifth frame before going on to steal his second base of the season. The catcher scored three runs in the contest, a mark he's hit three times already this season, while also recording multiple hits for the second consecutive game. Contreras is batting .373 (31-for-83) in April with five homers, 20 RBI and 21 runs scored.
Apr 20 2024Contreras went 3-for-6 with two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 12-5 win at St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old drove in both of Milwaukee's runs during Friday's 2-1 victory, and he led the offense with three hits Saturday. It's already the 10th multi-hit game of the season for Contreras, who ranks first in the National League with a .372 average and is also third in RBI (20) and fifth in runs scored (18).
Apr 8 2024Contreras went 4-for-5 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 12-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after receiving his Silver Slugger Award, Contreras hit his first and second home runs of the season to help him achieve a career-best five RBI in one game. All four of his hits had an exit velocity of 104 mph or higher, as he's seeing the ball very well to start the year. Contreras his now slashing .387/.444/.677 with a 1.121 OPS through 36 plate appearances.
Mar 31 2024Contreras went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras also struck out twice and has already whiffed five times through 14 plate appearances after striking out at a 20.6 percent clip last season, but he's been productive the past two games with five hits. The 26-year-old tied for eighth in MLB last season with 38 doubles, and his pair of two-baggers Sunday were his first of the young campaign.
Mar 13 2024Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's exhibition contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had been a bit quiet after homering in his first appearance of the spring, but he made all kinds of noise Tuesday and now owns a .976 OPS through 10 spring games. The Brewers brought in fellow backstop Gary Sanchez over the offseason, but he will likely see most of his action at the designated hitter spot while Contreras handles the bulk of the starts behind the plate.
Sep 20 2023Contreras went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Brewers fell behind 2-0 in the first inning, Contreras sparked the comeback by taking Drew Rom deep in the third. The 25-year-old backstop has hit safely in seven straight games and 12 of the last 13 as Milwaukee tries to lock up the NL Central title, slashing .314/.400/.451 over the latter stretch with two homers, three steals, eight RBI and 10 runs.
Sep 7 2023Contreras went 1-for-4 with one run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 loss against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras walked in his first at-bat and then came around to score on a Willy Adames home run as the Brewers took an early 3-1 lead. The catcher then added an infield single in the fifth before swiping his third bag of the season, and the second in his last seven games. Contreras has now hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, racking up 12 RBI over that stretch to go along with 17 runs scored.
Aug 27 2023Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras launched a solo shot in the first inning and added an RBI double in the seventh, accounting for the Brewers' first and last runs of the game. He's riding a seven-game hitting streak, batting .385 (10-for-26) with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and seven walks in that span. The catcher has maintained a .278/.355/.459 slash line with 14 long balls, 63 RBI, 63 runs scored, 31 doubles and a stolen base through 109 contests overall.
Aug 20 2023Contreras is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 4-for-10 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs in the first two games of the series versus the Rangers, but he'll receive a well-deserved day off for the finale after making 36 straight starts. Victor Caratini will take over behind the plate and bat seventh Sunday.
Aug 18 2023Contreras went 3-for-5 with one double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras' third inning double put the Brewers on the board, a single in the seventh directly preceded a Carlos Santana home run, and a two-run single in the eighth gave the Brewers a four-run cushion. Contreras entered the game mired in a 4-for-29 slump while the Brewers entered the contest coming off a three-game sweep against the Dodgers in which they'd only scored three runs. However, Contreras and the rest of his teammates broke out of their funk with nine runs and 14 hits in the winning effort.
Aug 7 2023Contreras went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras capped a five-run fourth inning by driving in two on a single, and he added an RBI double in the seventh. The catcher has hit safely in nine of his last 11 games, and he has a double in eight of them despite a relative lack of over-the-fence power. For the season, he's up to a .281/.351/.452 slash line with 50 RBI, 50 runs scored, 11 home runs, 26 doubles and a stolen base through 94 contests.
Jul 29 2023Contreras went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and two total runs in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras produced both extra-base hits for the Brewers in the contest, doubling and scoring in the fourth inning before drilling a three-run homer in the eighth. The backstop finished with his 12th multi-hit effort over 21 games in July. During the month, he's batting .356 with three homers, eight doubles and 15 RBI.
Jul 20 2023Contreras went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also contributed defensively, throwing out Bryson Stott attempting to steal second base in the ninth inning to help squelch Philadelphia's last-gasp rally. Contreras has been on fire at the plate in July, producing eight multi-hit performances in 12 games and slashing .412/.436/.627 with five doubles, two homers, seven runs and nine RBI.
Jul 15 2023Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras clubbed his second long ball of July on Saturday via a solo homer off lefty Andrew Abbott in the fourth inning. The catcher extended his hit streak to nine consecutive games. Over that stretch, Contreras is batting 17-for-38 (.447) with seven RBI and seven runs scored. Entering Saturday's tilt, Contreras owned a massive .277 ISO against southpaws in 2023.
Jul 6 2023Contreras is absent from the lineup Thursday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day of rest for Contreras, who had started at either catcher or DH in each of the Brewers' last four games. Victor Caratini is behind the plate Thursday and Jesse Winker is serving as Milwaukee's designated hitter.
Jul 2 2023Contreras went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras got the Brewers on the board with a three-run, 435-foot shot off Rich Hill, giving Milwaukee a 3-2 lead in the third inning. It's Contreras' first homer since June 10 and his ninth of the season. The 25-year-old backstop has gone 6-for-20 (.300) over his last five games, boosting his slash line to .247/.337/.421 with 29 RBI and 34 runs scored across 267 plate appearances this season.
Jul 1 2023Contreras will sit Saturday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games, which follows a stretch in which he started seven out of eight games behind the plate. His OPS has trended down each month this season, going from .779 in April to .746 in May and finally .710 in June, though producing in line with that latter mark for the rest of the season would still be perfectly acceptable for a backstop. Victor Caratini starts behind the plate Saturday.
Jun 29 2023Contreras is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat sixth after Contreras handling the catching duties in the first three games of the Brewers' four-game set at Citi Field.
Jun 25 2023Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has a .766 OPS through 17 games in June and will receive a breather Sunday after starting the previous four games. Victor Caratini will step in to catch for Corbin Burnes.
Jun 19 2023Contreras is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will head to the bench after he went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Pirates. Victor Caratini continues to operate as Corbin Burnes' preferred catcher and he will bat eighth in the series opener with Arizona on Monday.
Jun 17 2023Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is 3-for-17 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored over his last five contests. He'll sit Saturday in favor of Victor Caratini, who holds a 1.033 OPS since the beginning of June and will bat eighth.
Jun 13 2023Contreras is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a breather after he went 1-for-9 while a solo homer and two runs scored while starting twice over the team's three-game series with the Athletics. Victor Caratini will catch for Corbin Burnes and bat eighth in the series opener with Minnesota.
Jun 11 2023Contreras went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini started the game at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, but Contreras pinch-hit for Rowdy Tellez in the bottom of the eighth and smoked a game-tying solo home run off left-hander reliever Richard Lovelady. Contreras was hitting just .207 with only one home run over his first 29 at-bats in June, so his pinch-hit heroics Saturday could turn things around for the 25-year-old, who's taken over as the primary catcher during his first campaign in Milwaukee.
Jun 10 2023Contreras is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is hitting .207 with one home run in 29 at-bats this month. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Jun 7 2023Contreras is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini is starting at catcher and Jon Singleton will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter against the O's and right-hander Dean Kremer. This looks to be a routine day off for Contreras, who caught all 10 innings of Tuesday night's 4-3 win for Milwaukee.
Jun 4 2023Contreras is not in the starting lineup versus the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras gets a day off after going 2-for-4 with a homer and scored two runs in the Brewers' win over the Reds on Saturday. The backstop will get a breather for the series finale against Cincinnati with Victor Caratini getting the start at catcher in his absence.
May 30 2023Contreras went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old gave the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning by taking Yusei Kikuchi deep, but it was all the offense Milwaukee could muster. Contreras is up to six homers on the season, but half of them have come in his last six starts -- a stretch in which he's gone 6-for-20 (.300) with seven RBI.
May 27 2023Contreras is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras just had a day off Thursday, so it's a little surprising to see him sit again in favor of Victor Caratini. He's been in a bad way at the plate in recent weeks (.140/.260/.302 over his last 12 games), so perhaps manager Craig Counsell is simply trying to get his young catcher going again with some extra rest.
May 23 2023Contreras is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini will catch and bat eighth versus the Astros and right-hander J.P. France. Contreras has an .873 OPS this year against lefties compared to a .675 OPS against righties.
May 21 2023Contreras went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras clubbed a monster 427-foot two-run home run in the fifth frame off Cooper Criswell as part of a four-run inning for the Brewers. However, the 25-year-old struck out twice Sunday, reaching that mark for the third time in his last four appearances. After slashing .278/.354/.506 with 20 homers with Atlanta last season, Contreras has touted a quieter .252/.342/.405 slash line with four long balls across 36 games in 2023.
May 20 2023Contreras will sit Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will get a rest after starting seven of the last eight games. His numbers have taken a hit from his .278/.354/.506 line last season, but his .246/.340/.381 triple-slash in his first year as a Brewer is still perfectly acceptable for a catcher. Victor Caratini starts behind the plate in his absence.
May 14 2023Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is mired in a 1-for-12 mini-slump and will take a seat Sunday after starting the previous three games. Victor Caratini will step in behind the plate to catch Colin Rea.
May 11 2023Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was the only Milwaukee batter to solve Clayton Kershaw on the afternoon, connecting for his third homer of the year in the fourth inning before the game got out of hand. Contreras has hit a bit of a lull at the plate, batting .216 (8-for-37) over his last 10 games, but five of those hits have gone for extra bases (three doubles and two home runs.)
May 9 2023Contreras is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini will start at catcher and bat sixth versus the Dodgers and right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Contreras is slashing .321/.424/.536 this year off lefties but just .260/.333/.356 against righties.
May 7 2023Contreras went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras opened the scoring in the second inning with his blast off Ross Stripling. This was Contreras' first multi-hit effort since April 24 -- he'd gone 4-for-27 over eight games prior to Sunday's breakout. The catcher is up to two homers, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and seven doubles while slashing .289/.373/.423 through 110 plate appearances this season.
May 4 2023Contreras is not in the lineup Thursday at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat sixth in Thursday afternoon's series finale at Coors Field. Contreras has connected for only one home run through 24 games (97 plate appearances) this year with the Brewers, but he's sitting on a solid .282 batting average and .371 on-base percentage.
Apr 4 2023Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is currently 3-for-13 at the plate this season with three RBI in three games, and he will rest for the second time in three days. While he sits, Victor Caratini will take his spot behind the dish and bat seventh.
Apr 2 2023Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started behind the plate in his first two games with Milwaukee and will get a breather after he went 2-for-8 with two RBI and four strikeouts. Victor Caratini will step in at catcher for the series finale in Chicago.
Mar 11 2023Contreras went 2-for-2 with an RBI and two walks in Friday's exhibition contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras owns just a .542 OPS through 23 PA this spring, but he did record two multi-hit efforts over his last four appearances. Contreras posted a .670 OPS last spring and still wound up an All-Star, so his slow start should not be any reason for concern.
Dec 12 2022The Brewers acquired Contreras on Monday in a three-team deal with Atlanta and Oakland, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact details of the trade are still unclear, but Atlanta acquired Sean Murphy and Oakland landed Manny Pina. With Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud in Atlanta, Contreras wasn't going to have much of a role besides as a designated hitter. Instead, he heads to Milwaukee and figures to be an everyday staple in the Brewers' lineup. Last season was a breakout year for Contreras, who slashed .278/.354/.506 with 20 home runs in 97 games.
Oct 2 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has a .782 OPS over his past 10 games and will take a seat Sunday for the second straight game. Marcell Ozuna will again serve as the designated hitter for Atlanta.
Oct 1 2022Contreras isn't starting Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Friday and will be excluded from the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Marcell Ozuna is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.
Sep 28 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is getting a breather for the series finale after he caught the past two games while Travis d'Arnaud rested. Though Contreras often handles designated-hitter duties on days d'Arnaud catches, manager Brian Snitker will tab Robbie Grossman for the DH role Wednesday.
Sep 25 2022Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went deep off Bailey Falter for his 20th home run of 2022. It has been a breakout season for the young catcher, who has proven himself as one of top power bats at the thin position. Atlanta has given Contreras only 344 plate appearances this season, so he could be a 30-home run hitter with more playing time. The 24-year-old has a solid slash line of .279/.349/.519 on the campaign.
Sep 19 2022Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's recorded a hit in each of his last four games, going 7-for-16 altogether to bring his batting average up to .278 for the season. Contreras looks to have taken back control of a spot in the everyday lineup from Marcell Ozuna, who is on the bench for Monday's series opener with the Nationals. Meanwhile, Contreras will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 7 hitter, marking his fifth consecutive start.
Sep 17 2022Contreras is starting Saturday against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is in the lineup for a third consecutive game while Marcell Ozuna retreats to the bench. Contreras has been productive over the last two matchups, going 5-for-8 with a home run, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts.
Sep 10 2022Contreras will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras' playing time has been cut through no fault of his own, as Ronald Acuna's nagging knee troubles mean he's been limited to the designated hitter spot that Contreras had previously occupied. Atlanta has elected not to split time evenly between Contreras and Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate while Acuna remains unable to take the field, instead using d'Arnaud as the clear primary option.
Sep 9 2022Contreras remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ronald Acuna has been limited to designated hitter duty thus far in the month of September, which has cut into Contreras' playing time. With that spot occupied for now, Contreras is forced to compete for playing time behind the plate with Travis d'Arnaud. D'Arnaud is clearly the preferred option at the moment, as he's started five of the last seven games.
Sep 7 2022Contreras isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-2 with a run, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout Tuesday but will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games. Ronald Acuna is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.
Sep 4 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Ronald Acuna having yet to resume duties in the outfield since making his return to the lineup Wednesday following a three-game absence due to a sore knee, Contreras has lost out on opportunities at designated hitter. Contreras will be on the bench for the third time in four games, with Travis d'Arnaud continuing to serve as Atlanta's preferred option at catcher.
Sep 2 2022Contreras remains on the bench for Friday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started the final seven games of August, hitting .357/.400/.536 over that stretch. He's now been on the bench for the first two games of September, with Ronald Acuna's knee troubles limiting him to designated hitter duties and Travis d'Arnaud starting behind the plate.
Sep 1 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a recent three-game absence due to soreness in his surgically repaired right knee, Ronald Acuna has been eased back into the lineup the last two days as Atlanta's designated hitter. As a result, Atlanta won't have room in the starting nine for both Contreras and Travis d'Arnaud, who gets the nod behind the plate. Contreras caught in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Colorado while d'Arnaud sat out, finishing with two base hits in three at-bats to lift his season-long average to .272.
Aug 26 2022Contreras went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The middle third of Atlanta's lineup combined to go 9-for-14, with Contreras playing a key role in run production Friday. The 24-year-old's biggest moment was a three-run double in the sixth inning that put Atlanta up 5-1. He's collected at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 games, batting .339 (19-for-56) with four extra-base hits in that span. For the season, Contreras has posted a .275/.349/.530 slash line with 17 home runs, 37 RBI, 39 runs scored, two stolen bases and 10 doubles through 275 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2022Contreras went 2-for-5 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 14-2 rout of the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie backstop got Atlanta on the board in the second inning by taking Mitch Keller deep. Contreras has started only three of the last seven games despite a strong August in which he's batting .278 (20-for-72) with four of his 17 homers on the season, but there's been no indication from Atlanta the 24-year-old was nursing any kind of injury.
Aug 21 2022Contreras is not starting Sunday against the Astros, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. On Sunday, Ronald Acuna will start at designated hitter with Robbie Grossman taking over in right field. Contreras isn't losing at-bats due to his level of play, as he has maintained a .270 average with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored across 16 games in August.
Aug 19 2022Contreras will sit Friday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will take a seat for a second straight game Friday as the team starts a three-game series with the Astros. Robbie Grossman will take over at designated hitter and bat ninth in the series opener.
Aug 18 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras extended his hitting streak to nine games in Atlanta's 9-7 loss Wednesday, when he singled three times and scored two runs. He's holding down a robust .808 OPS in August, but because he frequently catches in addition to logging starts at designated hitter, he'll still be subject to more days off than the rest of Atlanta's regulars. Travis d'Arnaud is behind the plate for the series finale, while Eddie Rosario gets a turn at DH.
Aug 16 2022Contreras went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 13-1 rout of the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young backstop got in on the action early, taking Carlos Carrasco (side) deep in the second inning. Contreras has hit safely in seven straight games, and since the All-Star break he's slashing .254/.315/.507 in 73 plate appearances with five of his 16 homers on the season.
Aug 6 2022Contreras went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 6-2 loss to the Mets in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started the matinee and went 2-for-5 with an RBI, so he likely wasn't expecting to play in the nightcap. Travis d'Arnaud had to leave Game 2 after suffering a lower leg injury, and Contreras filled in nicely with a ninth-inning solo shot. Across his last nine games, Contreras has gone 9-for-32 (.281) with four long balls, six RBI and six runs scored. He could be in line to start Sunday's series finale if Atlanta opts to take a cautious approach with d'Arnaud.
Aug 4 2022Contreras isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with two homers, three runs and three RBI. However, Travis d'Arnaud (illness) will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
Aug 3 2022Contreras will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will be making his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, though it comes with the caveat that Travis d'Arnaud isn't available while he recovers from a stomach bug. Even so, Contreras may have already supplanted d'Arnaud as Atlanta's preferred option behind the plate, given their wide gap in performance over the past month. Since July 1, Contreras has supplied an .861 OPS, while d'Arnaud owns a .473 mark over that stretch.
Jul 30 2022Contreras went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went yard in his first two at-bats. He hit a two-run blast in the second inning and a solo shot in the fourth. Entering Saturday, the catcher had gone just 4-for-24 with no extra-base hits in his last seven contests. The powerful display of offense in this game gives Contreras 13 homers, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases with a .263/.349/.551 slash line through a career-high 189 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he was named to the National League's All-Star team Sunday, Contreras remains a part-time player for Atlanta. With Travis d'Arnaud locked in as Atlanta's No. 1 catcher and with Marcell Ozuna secure as the team's everyday designated hitter now that the team is back to full strength in the outfield, Contreras could struggle to receive more than three or four starts during Atlanta's final seven games before the All-Star break.
Jul 9 2022Contreras went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning shot was one of three Atlanta homers off Washington starter Erick Fedde in a 12-2 rout. Contreras has hit safely in six straight starts as he sees fairly consistent playing time between catcher and DH, and on the season the 24-year-old is slashing .266/.350/.568 with 11 homers, two steals, 22 runs and 22 RBI through 42 games.
Jul 6 2022Contreras went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning thanks to long balls by Austin Riley and Contreras. The young backstop snapped a 12-game homer drought with the blast, a stretch during which he slashed just .209/.277/.256, but on the season Contreras is batting a solid .267 with 10 home runs and 21 RBI through 40 contests.
Jun 28 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Ronald Acuna (foot) will miss his second straight game, Contreras will take a seat for the series opener in Philadelphia while manager Brian Snitker hands Mike Ford his first start as a member of Atlanta. While serving as a designated hitter or catcher in four of the past five games, Contreras went 1-for-14 with three walks, a stolen base, one RBI and one run.
Jun 26 2022Contreras will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his fourth start in five games, Contreras is benefiting Sunday from the absence of star outfielder Ronald Acuna, who is dealing with a right foot injury. Though doctors have ruled out a fracture, Acuna isn't able to put much pressure on the foot and could be headed to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't show meaningful improvement in the next few days. If that's the case, Contreras and Travis d'Arnaud would likely share work behind the plate and at DH over the upcoming week while the team's preferred DH, Marcell Ozuna, would be forced into the outfield as a replacement for Acuna.
Jun 20 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras made consecutive starts to close out the weekend series with the Cubs, going 2-for-8 with a double between those games. Travis d'Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna will pick up starts at catcher and designated hitter, respectively, in Monday's contest, and Contreras looks like he'll be behind both on the depth chart for the time being. Even so, Contreras should continue to pick up a handful of starts per week while he keeps swinging the bat well.
Jun 14 2022Contreras will sit for the second straight game Tuesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started five out of six games last week, appearing four times behind the plate and once as the designated hitter. That seemed to suggest he was moving into a more consistent starting role, but it's now been Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate the last two games.
Jun 13 2022Contreras isn't starting Monday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras started in the last three games and went 2-for-10 with a homer, a double, two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Travis d'Arnaud starts behind the plate and bats sixth Monday.
Jun 8 2022Contreras will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will draw his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, but the last two have come while top backstop Travis d'Arnaud has sat out with a sore forearm. Manager Brian Snitker hasn't suggested that d'Arnaud's injury is anything that will force him to the injured list, so Contreras could soon move into more of a part-time role. With Atlanta dedicated to giving prospect Michael Harris regular run in the outfield, Marcell Ozuna is typically occupying the designated-hitter spots these days, closing off one potential pathway to at-bats for Contreras.
Jun 2 2022Contreras went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old backstop continues to make a strong case to keep a regular spot in the Atlanta lineup. Contreras has gone 13-for-33 (.394) over his last 10 games with five doubles, three homers, six runs and seven RBI while bouncing between catcher, DH and even seeing one game in left field, and with Travis d'Arnaud batting .188 (6-for-32) over that same stretch without an RBI, it could be only a matter of time until the veteran's hold on the starting spot behind the plate slips.
May 31 2022Contreras remains on the bench Tuesday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The arrival of Michael Harris may have forced Contreras into a bench role. Harris will start his fourth straight game in center field Tuesday, pushing Adam Duvall to left field. Duvall, Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna should fill the outfield corners and the designated hitter spot most days, though Contreras should still feature occasionally in any of those three spots as well as in a backup catcher role.
May 30 2022Contreras will be on the bench Monday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras sits after starting seven straight games, a stretch in which he posted a .991 OPS. He appeared twice at catcher, once in left field and four times as the designated hitter over that stretch, positions which will be filled by Travis d'Arnaud, Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna, respectively, in Monday's contest.
May 25 2022Contreras went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs in the win over the Phillies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras took Ranger Suarez deep for a solo shot in his first at-bat in the bottom of the second frame before later walking twice and coming around to score again. The homer was his seventh of the campaign and third in his last four contests. Over the past four games, the 24-year-old has produced a .462 average with three homers, four RBI and five runs. He's now batting .273 with seven home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs and a stolen base over 44 at-bats in 13 games in 2022. Contreras has recently transitioned into an everyday role, making him a very intriguing fantasy option at catcher moving forward.
May 24 2022Contreras will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second game in a row, the righty-hitting Contreras will stick in the lineup against a right-handed starting pitcher (Kyle Gibson), after he went 2-for-4 with a double and a run while manning left field in Monday's 7-3 loss to Philadelphia. The 24-year-old has now posted an incredible 1.141 OPS through 42 plate appearances with Atlanta this season, and while he's swinging a hot bat, he should see regular starts at either left field, DH or catcher. The fact that Contreras has catcher eligibility in most fantasy leagues without having to play behind the plate on a regular basis makes him especially appealing. While he's getting steady at-bats, Contreras looks like a must-roster player in every weekly league that includes two catchers in lineups.
May 23 2022Contreras will bat second and play left field Monday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has homered six times in 10 games this season, but he doesn't have a path to a major role behind the plate with Travis d'Arnaud hitting well and under contract through at least the end of next season. Contreras' inclusion in the lineup as an outfielder Monday is a clear sign that Atlanta wants to create as many opportunities for him as possible. He's only appeared in two games in the outfield as a professional, but he's a strong athlete for a catcher and should be able to hold his own.
May 21 2022Contreras went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras got the scoring started in the contest with his solo homer to right field in the fifth inning, and he knocked another solo shot in the seventh. This was his second multi-homer performance of the campaign despite the fact that he has played in only 10 games. Contreras is tied for the league lead among catchers with six long balls on the season, and he has essentially split time behind the plate with Travis d'Arnaud over the past week.
May 16 2022Contreras is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will hit the bench after he went a collective 2-for-10 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs over Atlanta's last three games while starting at either catcher or designated hitter. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Ronald Acuna (groin) remains out of the lineup Monday but is expected to return to action Tuesday, so Contreras' opportunities to handle DH duties will likely take a significant hit soon.
May 14 2022Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young backstop took Yu Darvish deep in the third inning to open the scoring for Atlanta. Travis d'Arnaud is playing well enough to keep the starting job behind the plate, but Contreras is showing he belongs in the majors on a full-time basis, slugging four homers in five starts since his promotion in late April while batting .375 (6-for-16) with seven RBI. Should d'Arnaud get hurt or slump, Contreras could become a fantasy asset even in shallow formats, and not just a DFS darling.
May 8 2022Contreras went 1-for-2 with a homer, four RBI, a stolen base, two walks and a strikeout in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras didn't appear in the last three games but was one of Atlanta's top contributors while starting behind the dish and batting ninth Sunday. The 24-year-old has had sporadic playing time since joining the major-league club, but he has three home runs over five games. While Travis d'Arnaud continues to serve as Atlanta's primary catcher, Contreras' strong results could lead to him remaining the No. 2 backstop once Manny Pina (wrist) is cleared to return.
Apr 30 2022Contreras went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blasts provided insurance runs in the victory, as Contreras took Brock Burke deep in the fourth inning and connected off Albert Abreu in the sixth. They were the first two hits of the season for Contreras, in his second game with Atlanta this season, but regardless of how he does, the 24-year-old may have to head back to Triple-A Gwinnett for more development once Manny Pina (wrist) gets healthy.
Apr 12 2022Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras made the Opening Day roster, as Atlanta needed a third option behind the plate while Manny Pina battled a minor wrist issue. Pina made his season debut Monday, so Contreras is no longer needed.
Apr 3 2022Contreras will be on Atlanta's Opening Day roster, barring any late roster additions, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is set behind the plate for 2022 with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina, but Contreras has been seeing some action in the outfield and third base, which will help him make the team with two extra roster spots until May 1. The 24-year-old hit .215/.303/.399 with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 185 plate appearances in the majors last season, and he's likely to see sporadic playing time.
Mar 28 2022Contreras could spend some time in the outfield at the Triple-A level this season in an effort to increase his defensive versatility, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has a clearer path to being the catcher of the future in Atlanta after Shea Langeliers was traded to Oakland in the Matt Olson deal, but the team is set at the position right now with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina. Adding the ability to play the outfield would make it easier to get Contreras' bat in the lineup, though that bat hasn't looked particularly special through his first 56 MLB games, as he's hit a modest .225/.308/.405.
Sep 10 2021Atlanta recalled Contreras from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-6 in his latest big-league stint and is hitting .196/.277/.372 in 166 plate appearances with Atlanta this season. He'll back up Travis d'Arnaud until Stephen Vogt (hip) returns from the injured list.
Aug 24 2021Atlanta optioned Contreras to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras was up with the big club for three days after Travis d'Arnaud left the team to observe the birth of his child. With d'Arnaud returning from the paternity list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Atlanta didn't have a spot for Contreras as a third catcher. He could rejoin the big club after Sept. 1, when active rosters expand from 26 to 28 men.
Aug 21 2021Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will serve as a right-handed bat behind the dish for Atlanta, but he may see the lesser share of the playing time behind Stephen Vogt after Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the paternity list Saturday. The 23-year-old has hit .204 with seven home runs, 21 RBI and 16 runs in 44 major-league games this year.
Jul 7 2021Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had lost out on playing time recently after he went 0-for-12 with a walk and six strikeouts across his last four appearances. He had been out of the lineup in five of the last nine games, but he could see more consistent at-bats in the minors while he has a chance to sort things out. Jonathan Lucroy's contract was selected as part of a corresponding move, and he could compete for playing time with Kevan Smith behind the plate going forward.
Jul 6 2021Contreras isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has gone 0-for-12 with a walk and six strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jul 3 2021Contreras isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jul 1 2021Contreras isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has gone just 2-for-21 with a double, three walks and six RBI across his last seven appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jun 30 2021Contreras isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's loss, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jun 27 2021Contreras is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double Saturday and will head to the bench for the series finale after starting the past two games. Kevan Smith will take over behind the plate for Atlanta.
Jun 24 2021Contreras isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had started each of the last three games, and he went 0-for-9 with a walk and four strikeouts. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat seventh.
Jun 21 2021Contreras is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kevan Smith will get the nod behind the dish in Game 1, catching for lefty Kyle Muller in his first big-league start. Expect Contreras to handle catching duties in the nightcap, when right-hander Ian Anderson will be on the mound.
Jun 20 2021Contreras isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras was behind the dish during the first game in the twin bill, and he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat eighth in the nightcap.
Jun 19 2021Contreras went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His blast to lead off the second inning against Carlos Martinez put Atlanta ahead 2-1, and the team never looked back. Contreras has been hit-or-miss lately, recording three multi-hit performances in his last seven starts but going just 1-for-16 in the other four. The rookie is batting .243 on the year with seven homers and 21 RBI through 34 contests.
Jun 16 2021Contreras isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with a run and a strikeout Tuesday. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat seventh.
Jun 13 2021Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras will rest for the day game after a night game, allowing Kevan Smith to get a turn behind the plate. The rookie backstop is slashing .240/.313/.460 with six home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs in 31 games since joining Atlanta in early May.
Jun 10 2021Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI while catching the entirety of Wednesday's 2-1 loss, so he'll just be getting a breather as Atlanta and Philadelphia conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Kevan Smith will work in a battery with starting pitcher Ian Anderson on Thursday.
Jun 9 2021Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras has now posted back-to-back three-hit performances and while he's been inconsistent at the plate over the last few weeks, it's worth noting he's hit safely in four of his last contests. The rookie backstop has six homers while posting a .845 OPS across 103 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2021Contreras isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras drew starts in each of the last two games and went 2-for-8 with four strikeouts. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jun 2 2021Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras gets a breather after catching each of Atlanta's last seven games, during which he went 4-for-24 with a home run. Kevan Smith will get the nod behind the plate, forming a battery with Drew Smyly.
May 27 2021Contreras went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His ninth-inning solo shot off Matt Andriese was too little, too late for Atlanta. Contreras continues to hold his own since being forced into the starting job by a thumb injury to Travis d'Arnaud, slashing .237/.343/.542 over 19 games with five homers and 15 RBI.
May 21 2021Contreras will sit Friday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras should remain Atlanta's starting catcher for most of the season while Travis d'Arnaud recovers from thumb surgery. He's done an impressive job through his first 15 games, hitting .255/.364/.574 with four homers, but he'll get a rest Friday with Kevan Smith taking over in his absence.
May 20 2021Contreras went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Atlanta's 6-4 loss to the Pirates on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras hit a three-run home run off Wil Crowe in the second inning Thursday. It was the fourth long ball of the season and career for the catcher. The 23-year-old is slashing .255/.364/.574 in 55 plate appearances this season. He is Atlanta's primary catcher moving forward as Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is out long-term.
May 17 2021Contreras isn't starting Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had started each of the last three games and went 4-for-9 with a home run, a triple, three runs and two RBI during that time. Jeff Mathis will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 13 2021Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Atlanta wrapping up its homestand with a day game after a night game, Contreras will take a seat in favor of No. 2 catcher Jeff Mathis. Contreras has started each of Atlanta's last five games, going 2-for-19 with a home run and a double.
May 12 2021Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras supplied the lone offensive production for Atlanta Wednesday when he took Hyun-Jin Ryu yard in the fifth inning. It was his second home run of the season and his career. Though Contreras has managed to also chip in seven RBI and five runs scored in only 31 plate appearances, he'll likely need to decrease his 32.3 percent strikeout rate to be a consistent producer at the plate moving forward.
May 6 2021Contreras isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras had started each of the last three games and went 4-for-10 with a home run, three RBI, two walks and three runs during that time. Jeff Mathis will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 5 2021Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old took Erick Fedde deep in the fourth inning for his first career MLB homer. Contreras has gone 4-for-10 while starting three straight games, and he figures to continue seeing a heavy workload while Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is on the shelf.
May 2 2021Contreras will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old will make his first start of 2021 in the series finale with Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) landing on the 60-day injured list and Alex Jackson (hamstring) being placed on the 10-day injured list. Contreras enters Sunday with only four big-league appearances under his belt, but he's now poised to split time behind the plate with Jeff Mathis, who had his contract selected from the alternate site.
May 1 2021Contreras will be recalled from the alternate training site Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was called up as the 27th man for last weekend's doubleheader, and he'll rejoin the major-league club Sunday with Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) heading to the injured list. Contreras and Alex Jackson will handle catching duties for Atlanta until d'Arnaud recovers from the injury.
Apr 25 2021Atlanta called up Contreras from its alternate site to serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be the No. 3 catcher behind Travis d'Arnaud and Alex Jackson for the twin bill, though he won't be guaranteed to pick up a start in either contest. The 23-year-old backstop is expected to head back to the alternate site after the doubleheader in preparation for joining Triple-A Gwinnett for the start of its season next week.
Mar 28 2021Contreras was informed Saturday that he won't be included on Atlanta's Opening Day roster, with the club instead keeping Alex Jackson as the backup catcher behind Travis d'Arnaud, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras (1.089 OPS over 18 at-bats in Grapefruit League play) handily outperformed Jackson (.512 OPS in 28 at-bats), but Atlanta prefers the 23-year-old to play on an everyday basis at Triple-A Gwinnett rather than just once or twice a week behind d'Arnaud. If the historically injury-prone d'Arnaud should miss time at any point, however, Contreras could immediately leapfrog Jackson on the depth chart if Atlanta calls him up.
Feb 17 2021Contreras heads into spring training with a chance to win the No. 2 catching job for Atlanta, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At the moment, starter Travis d'Arnaud is the only catcher with significant experience on the roster, leaving prospects Contreras and Alex Jackson to fight for the backup spot. The 23-year-old Contreras made his big-league debut last year on an emergency basis, going 4-for-10 with four strikeouts before spending the rest of the season at the team's alternate training site. His 2019 performance at the plate at High-A and Double-A wasn't particularly impressive, but Contreras still has the potential to emerge as a solid big-league asset. Atlanta could still elect to bring in a veteran such as Tyler Flowers to fill out the depth chart, but barring an outside addition, Jackson might be the front-runner for the job, if only because Contreras is more likely to be a long-term piece for the team and could use more minor-league development.
Jul 29 2020Contreras was optioned to Atlanta's alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras and Alex Jackson unexpectedly opened the year as the Braves' two active catchers after both Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers came down with an illness. Both primary options are now healthy and back with the team, booting the fill-ins off the roster. Contreras grabbed four hits in 10 at-bats during his first big-league cameo.
Jul 27 2020Contreras will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contreras impressed in his first two major-league games against the Mets, going 4-for-6 with a double and one RBI. As a result, he'll get the nod at catcher once again, taking the place of Alex Jackson.
Jul 26 2020Contreras went 3-for-5 in Sunday's 14-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Contreras' hits were singles, and he wasn't able to add anything to the Braves' potent offense in the contest. The 22-year-old catcher continues to serve as an insurance option while Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud remain on the COVID-19 list.
Jul 24 2020Contreras was recalled by the Braves ahead of their season opener against the Mets on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Braves recalled both Contreras and Alex Jackson, as they'll need to call on their catching depth right away with both Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud showing coronavirus symptoms. Both tested negative for the virus but will remain away from the team for now. Contreras is an interesting prospect with the potential to contribute both offensively and defensively, but he wouldn't be making his big-league debut just yet under ordinary circumstances. He's yet to reach the Triple-A level and hit an unimpressive .246/.306/.340 in 60 games for Double-A Mississippi last season. He'll likely be Jackson's backup for now.
Mar 11 2020Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop will make the move to the International League for the first time after splitting the 2019 campaign between High-A Florida and Double-A Mississippi. Contreras doesn't have the long-term fantasy upside of older brother and fellow catcher Willson, but he boasts decent contact skills and should be able to stick behind the plate once he eventually gets the call to the big leagues.
Jun 6 2018Contreras went 2-for-4 with a walk and two solo home runs for Low-A Rome in Tuesday's loss to Asheville.The 20-year-old backstop has an eight-game hitting streak going, pushing his slash line on the season to .290/.376/.449 with five homers and 11 RBI in 38 games. Contreras, the Braves. No. 7 fantasy prospect, is still a long way from the majors, but Willson's little brother projects to offer the same kind of strong offensive profile and quality defense behind the plate as he works his way up the ladder.