What happened: Willson Contreras underwent follow-up imaging on his injured hand that showed no fracture. He was unable to take pain-free swings, leaving his status for the AL Wild Card Series in doubt.
Why it matters: Boston's offense has slumped entering the postseason chase. Playing a best-of-three without its middle-order anchor would force a reshuffled lineup.
By the numbers: Contreras ranks 3rd in MLB in OPS.
What to watch: Boston will monitor his batting work before setting the wild-card roster.