Injuries to Boston Red Sox Players

May 10, 2026, 21:32
USSports

Introduction

Two important players for the Boston Red Sox are hurt. Their names are Roman Anthony and Willson Contreras.

Main Body

Roman Anthony has many injuries. He hurt his side and his back before. Now he hurt his wrist when he hit the ball. He hits the ball very fast. This fast movement might hurt his body. He will return on May 15. Willson Contreras is also hurt. A ball hit his right hand. He stands very close to the plate, so balls hit him often. He is a very good player. The team has a big problem. They do not have many other good players. They have the worst hitting record in their league right now.

Conclusion

The team is waiting for the players to get better. Andruw Monasterio is playing for them now.

Learning

⚡️ The 'Body Part' Connection

In English, when we talk about pain or injuries, we use a simple pattern: Person + hurt + Body Part.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • Roman Anthony →\rightarrow hurt his wrist
  • A ball →\rightarrow hit his hand

💡 Key Words for your A2 Vocabulary:

  • Wrist: The joint between your hand and arm.
  • Side: The left or right part of your stomach/torso.
  • Back: The rear part of your body.

⚠️ Simple Grammar Tip: Notice the word "his". We use this to show who the body part belongs to.

  • Wrong: He hurt wrist. →\rightarrow Right: He hurt his wrist.
  • Wrong: A ball hit hand. →\rightarrow Right: A ball hit his hand.

Vocabulary Learning

injuries (n.)
Physical damage to a body part
Example:He has many injuries.
players (n.)
People who play a sport
Example:The players are hurt.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury
Example:The ball hurt his hand.
side (n.)
One of the two parts of a body
Example:He hurt his side.
back (n.)
The rear part of the body
Example:He hurt his back.
wrist (n.)
The joint between the hand and the forearm
Example:He hurt his wrist.
ball (n.)
A round object used in games
Example:The ball hit him.
hit (v.)
To strike with force
Example:The ball hit his hand.
fast (adj.)
Moving or doing something quickly
Example:He hits the ball very fast.
team (n.)
A group of players working together
Example:The team has a big problem.
record (n.)
A written or printed account of events
Example:They have the worst hitting record.
waiting (v.)
Expecting something to happen
Example:The team is waiting for the players.