Cubs catcher Willson Contreras’ offensive production sagged in July as the emotional toll of the trade deadline began to weigh on him.
His production sagged in July as the deadline and likelihood of his Cubs tenure ending inched closer. Entering Sunday’s game against the Giants, in which he went 0-for-4, Contreras was hitting .157/.272/.243 with one homer and 24 strikeouts in 81 plate appearances in July.“I talked to [Cubs manager David] Ross about it, and it’s not easy,” Contreras said. “You have to learn how to deal with this. It's my first time in this position.Said Ross: “I don’t blame him.
“It’s going to be a long day,” Contreras said. “It’s been a long, long week, a long, long month for me. But I’m ready for this to be over, to be honest.”
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