Contreras is out of the lineup Sunday for Game 5 of the World Series against the Indians, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
As has been the case throughout the season, David Ross will start at catcher with battery mate Jon Lester on the mound, forcing Contreras to head to the bench. Contreras, who is batting 9-for-33 (.273) with one home run in 33 postseason at-bats, could be called upon as a pinch hitter if the right matchup presents itself.