Cubs' Willson Contreras: Resting for nightcap

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By RotoWire Staff

Jul 16, 2022 at 7:05 pm ET • 1 min read

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Contreras will be on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Contreras went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the first game of the day. He may not have many games left in a Cubs uniform, as he's on an expiring contract and could be traded to a playoff contender.

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