Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is day-to-day with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers. The injury occurred in the eighth inning when Jakob Junis threw a first-pitch sinker. X-rays were negative, and interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed the team will monitor Contreras closely.

This marks the second time Contreras has been hit by a pitch this series, following a similar incident Wednesday night. Despite the setback, Contreras contributed a single in his three at-bats before exiting. Two batters after his departure, Trevor Story hit a three-run home run off Jacob Latz, providing insurance runs for Boston.

The Red Sox aim to keep their first baseman healthy as they navigate the final stretch of the season.