Willson Contreras

Willson Contreras (forearm) came through surgery well earlier this week and is likely to miss 10 weeks for recovery.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras originally sustained a forearm fracture this past Tuesday, May 7 when he was struck by a swing from Mets' designated hitter J.D. Martinez. Contreras is obviously a tough loss for the Cardinals, as he's been one of the best bats so far this season, posting a .950 OPS with six homers and 11 doubles through 31 games. Contreras hopes to be back around the All-Star break.

The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras will need to undergo surgery and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks as a result. Pedro Pagès was recalled as the corresponding move.

Willson Contreras is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his fractured forearm.

Fantasy Impact

The surgery is expected to take place later this week. Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés figure to take over behind the plate for the Cardinals while Contreras is sidelined.

The Cardinals have announced that Willson Contreras has suffered a left-arm fracture.

Fantasy Impact

This is terrible news for the Cardinals. Contreras was hit by a J.D. Martinez swing in the second inning and was clearly in pain. Ivan Herrera will likely serve as the Cardinals’ primary catcher, with Pedro Pages likely to serve as the backup.

Willson Contreras was removed from Tuesday’s game with an apparent hand injury.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras was struck in the left hand on a J.D. Martinez and was in obvious pain before leaving the field. He will undergo further testing and he should be considered day-to-day for now.