William Contreras Stats

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras is getting the start in left field and hitting second on Monday for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. So far this season, the 24-year-old is batting .242 with a .342 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a stolen base in 38 plate appearances. He'll hit second after Ronald Acuna Jr., who is starting in right field. Travis d'Arnaud is getting the start behind the plate and batting cleanup. Monday marks the first time this season that Contreras has started at a position other than catcher or designated hitter.

yesterday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras could play third base and outfield occasionally this season, according to manager Brian Snitker. The young backstop has never played another position besides behind the plate, but the club has good depth at catcher with Travis d'Arnaud and Manny Pina on the roster as well. Contreras slashed .215/.303/.399 last season with eight home runs and no stolen bases over 52 games. Although he did hit .290 with a .873 OPS across 44 Triple-A games during 2021, so he's shown flashes. Contreras doesn't have much fantasy value, as his 632 ADP suggests, given the uncertainty of playing time. However, he could see that rise now that he's made the opening day roster and with this recent development. If Contreras begins the year swinging a hot bat, fantasy managers can make a move for him on the waiver wire.

over 1 month ago

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt (hip) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He put together a two-homer game on Thursday. Sadly, he exited in the middle of the game due to a hip issue. The team is going to play it safe with their veteran catcher. He'll be placed on the injured list, while William Contreras joins the active roster. The 23-year-old should get some action alongside Travis d'Arnaud. Neither is a great fantasy option, but d'Arnaud is worth snagging for fantasy managers in desperate need of catcher production.

over 6 months ago