Cardinals’ catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he was hit by a swing during Tuesday night’s 7-5 loss to the New York Mets.
Contreras got hurt with J.D. Martinez at the plate in the second inning. After he was clipped by Martinez’s swing, the three-time All-Star tumbled over in obvious pain and then jogged away before sitting down while he was examined by St. Louis’ athletic training staff.
Contreras told reporters he will need surgery and miss at least six weeks.
Martinez was awarded first base due to catcher’s interference, and Iván Herrera took over behind the plate.
This win brings the Mets to 18 and 18 for the season, and they will take on the St Louis Cardinals one more time today to finish their 3 game series.
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