Catcher Willson Contreras was listed as day-to-day by the Cardinals on Friday after he underwent tests for a right knee contusion that forced him to exit early from Thursday’s 10-9 opening day Cardinals loss to the Blue Jays.
Making his Cardinals debut after inking a five-year, $87.5-million contract last December, Contreras took a 103 mph sinker off his knee while catching right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks in the eighth inning of the ballgame.
After taking the sinker off the knee, Contreras attempted to chase down the wild pitch, but was in visible pain. He was examined on the field by a team physician and was removed shortly after. Backup catcher Andrew Knizner replaced Contreras, 30, for the remainder of the ballgame.
Before exiting his Cardinals debut early, Contreras went two-for-four with two singles at the plate and threw out Toronto’s Matt Chapman at second base on a stolen base attempt in the top of the seventh inning. Chapman's stolen base attempt was the only one against Contreras.
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Photos: Cardinals fall to Blue Jays 10-9 on opening day
Teams line up as pitcher Adam Wainwright sings the national anthem on opening day before the Cardinals host the Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Blake Barth gives his son Maverick, center, assistance as fans vie for batting practice balls in the bleachers on Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Barth and his son had already caught two balls and gave them away to younger kids. “It's all part of the experience, right,” said Barth of Springfield, Illinois. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
The St. Louis Cardinals laugh and enjoy the atmosphere during pre-game ceremonies before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals Hall of Famer Matt Holliday gets a little something extra as he hugs pitcher Adam Wainwright during team introductions at opening day before the Cardinals host the Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Newly elected Baseball Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, right, greets other Cardinals greats during pregame ceremonies before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Â
Cardinal Hall of Famer Mark McGwire straightens the tie of president of baseball operations John Mozeliak during introductions on Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Mark McGwire, left, and Jim Edmonds laugh and soak in the atmosphere during pregame ceremonies before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Â
Pitcher Adam Wainwright his hugged by Jack Flaherty after singing the national anthem for Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Pitcher Adam Wainwright acknowledges the crowd after singing the national anthem for Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, right, is greeted by teammates after singing the national anthem before the team's season opener, against Toronto on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright acknowledges the cheers of the crowd during introductions before the start of a game against the Blue Jays on opening day at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Â
Pitcher Adam Wainwright bows to the crowd as he begins a final season by stepping off a truck during team introductions at Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
The Budweiser Clydesdales round the warning track to begin Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker passes Cardinals greats as he rounds the warning track for Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Pitcher Adam Wainwright saves a fist bump for Fredbird during team introductions in his final season to begin Opening Day 2023 before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Hall of Famer Scott Rolen tosses the first pitch for opening day before the Cardinals hosted the Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitches in the first inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker fields a base hit in the first inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Pitcher Miles Mikolas regroups, giving up three runs in the first inning to the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day 2023 against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, center, talks with catcher Willson Contreras during a mound visit in the first inning of a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, left, and St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake look over video in the dugout from this first inning pitches during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals fans settle into their seats with their food as the Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Opening Day, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt strikes out in the first inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker gets the first hit of his Major League Baseball career in the second inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker runs to first base after getting the first hit of his Major League Baseball career in the second inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker smiles as he talks with first base coach Stubby Clapp after getting the first hit of his Major League Baseball career during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah pitches in the first inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan runs home to score in the first inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Ron 'Pop' Warner, left, congratulates St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill as he rounds the bases after hitting a homer during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker breaks his bat during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado prepares to field a ball during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Drew VerHagen pitches during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) rounds the bases after he hit a two run homer during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Fans line the top of Busch Stadium as the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Former Cardinal Matt Holliday pats St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker on the back as he walks by after batting practice before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker takes some practice swings before stepping in the batting cage during warm ups before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Turner Ward fist bumps St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker after batting practice before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball operations John Mozeliak watches his team warm ups before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, left, and St. Louis Cardinals first base coach Stubby Clapp talk on the field before the start of a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Jameson Fulling, 7, and his brother Jaxon, 12, at left, await home run balls during batting practice as the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Opening Day, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Karen Prange of south St. Louis County catches a batting practice home run for her grandson Drew Veldhuizen, 9, right, in the bleacher section during opening day 2023 festivities before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. It was Drew’s first opening day game. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Fans raise their gloves to catch Cardinals batting practice before the St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Opening Day, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Outfielder Jordan Walker runs down a single by Blue Jays Matt Chapman in the seventh inning to score Nathan Lukes during Opening Day 2023 as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol checks on catcher Willson Contreras after he was hit on the knee by a pitch in the eighth inning during opening day against the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Contreras left the game.Â
Manager Oliver Marmol checks on catcher Willson Contreras after he was hit on the knee by a wild pitch in the eighth inning during Opening Day 2023 as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Contreras left the game. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Jordan Walker grounds into a force out, scoring Willson Contreras in the seventh inning during Opening Day 2023 as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Pitching coach Dusty Blake, catcher Andrew Knizner and the rest of the infield visits with pitcher Jordan Hicks in the eighth inning during Opening Day 2023 as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright sings the national anthem during opening ceremonies before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley pitches in the ninth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to second for the out during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on opening day in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Â
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado celebrates giving the Cardinals the lead after getting a two RBI hit in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Drew VerHagen pitches during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner jogs back to home during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits the ball to the outfield to give the Blues Jays a lead in the ninth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Ron 'Pop' Warner, left, congratulates St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante pitches during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley licks his fingers and gathers himself after giving up the tying run in the ninth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Zack Thompson pitches during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks pitches in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman, left, congratulates Brendan Donovan on his two-run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays on opening day in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Â
Trainer Chris Conroy helps hurt St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras off the field as manager Oliver Marmol walks with him to the dugout during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante pitches during a game against Toronto on opening day in St. Louis, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner looks out over the field after the Cardinals gave up a tying run in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker throws home in the eighth inning on a base hit during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado gets a hit to give the Cardinals the lead in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake comes out for mound visit with St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras looks a runner back to the base in a game against the Blue Jays on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley pitches in the ninth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman leaps and throws the ball back to the infield in the nineth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner and St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks talk in the eighth inning during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals on opening day of the 2023 MLB season in St. Louis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
