Willson Contreras Drives In Two Runs Thursday At Atlanta
Willson Contreras continued his recent trend of mixed results for fantasy with his output Thursday versus the Braves. He has only had one multiple-hit game among his last 10 he has recorded an at-bat in. However, in the last eight such games, he has scored six runs while driving in five. The five RBI includes the two he drove in over the first three innings of the game Thursday. The truth is that Contreras has been a bit of a disappointment in fantasy so far in 2018 despite making the All-Star game and catching more innings this season than any other catcher in the majors. It is important to separate out the idea of fantasy value and worth in the actual game, as he is a very good catcher for the Cubs who simply is struggling with his counting stats that matter in standard fantasy scoring. He still has upside in longer-term leagues, both in real life and fantasy.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Source: ESPN.com
Willson Contreras Carries Cardinals In Cincinnati
Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in the second game of his team's doubleheader sweep in Cincinnati. Contreras connected on his three-run blast in the first inning against rookie Chase Petty. The Cardinals won the first game of the twin bill 6-0 and cruised to a 9-1 win after Contreras' shot set the tone for Game 2. On the season, Contreras is hitting .222 with three home runs and a .288 wOBA. He has reached base safely in 13 straight games and is quickly putting his rough start to the season in his rearview mirror and becoming the solid, proven bat he was drafted to be coming into the season. If someone bailed early and he's on waivers, he's a great pickup and is a good bat with lingering catcher eligibility in most formats.
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher/first baseman Source: ESPN.com
Willson Contreras Smacks His First Home Run Of The Season
Willson Contreras hit his first home run of the 2025 season against the Philadelphia Phillies' ace, Zack Wheeler. The home run was a two-run shot in the fourth inning that opened up the scoring for the Cardinals and gave them a 2-0 lead. The Cardinals never looked back and walked away with the 7-0 win against the Phillies (9-6). On the afternoon, Contreras went 2-for-4 with the home run and a double. He is off to a slow start to begin his 2025 campaign, with a poor slash line of .158/.213/.263; however, Contreras is a career .256 hitter at the Major League level, so fantasy managers can expect him to pick it up as the season progresses. Up next for the Cardinals is a three-game series against the Houston Astros at home. Contreras will look to keep the hot bat going in that series.
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Source: ESPN
Willson Contreras Sitting On Friday
Willson Contreras is not in the starting nine on Friday when they begin a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras has had a slow start to the campaign and will be given the night off. Instead, Alec Burleson will cover first base and bat in the five-hole. Through the first 12 games of the campaign, Contreras has held an underwhelming .102/.170/.143 slash line with two doubles. However, he has tallied three hits over his last four games and has begun to slowly turn the corner. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old to return to the starting nine on Saturday. He remains a must-start option despite his slump as he held a strong .262/.380/.468 line last summer. Burleson is worth a look in DFS facing Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Source: MLB.com
Willson Contreras In Danger Of Being Moved Down The Lineup?
Willson Contreras is 5-for-49 with 22 strikeouts to begin the season, but manager Oliver Marmol has elected to keep him at the top of the lineup in the early going, usually in the two-hole. The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that Marmol is weighing the possibility of moving Contreras down, though, given his slow start. The skipper prefers to switch between left-handed and right-handed hitters as much as possible in the lineup to make it difficult for opposing managers to game plan. Nolan Arenado is planted in the cleanup spot, and there are no other right-handed batters the Cardinals can use at the top of the order to break up lefties Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan. When catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) returns, he could be an option at No. 2. But until then, the Cardinals and fantasy managers are hoping Contreras can turn things around quickly at the plate.
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
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