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MLB milestones for Rafael Devers and Willson Contreras

Overview

In early July 2026, Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants earned his second Dominican of the Week award after a period of high production, including a .389 batting average and 18 home runs. Alongside teammate Casey Schmitt, Devers became part of the first Giants duo since 2000 to each reach at least 17 home runs within the first 90 games. During this time, Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras hit his 20th home run of the season, bringing his career total to 192.

By late July, both players approached significant milestones. Contreras neared the 100-hit mark, while Devers reached 800 career RBIs following a walk-off hit. In August, Contreras continued his offensive surge, joining teammate Wilyer Abreu to put them on pace to become the first Venezuelan teammates since 2024 to each reach 20 home runs for the same club.

Contreras reached several milestones in mid-August. He hit his 24th home run of the season during a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, matching his career high set in 2019 and becoming the second Venezuelan player to hit at least 24 home runs for the Red Sox, following Antonio Armas. On August 17, he surpassed that mark with his 25th home run during an 11-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. By August 22, Contreras hit his 26th home run of the season, a three-run shot that helped the Red Sox defeat the San Francisco Giants 6-4, bringing his season batting average to .285.

On August 22, Contreras reached 1,070 career hits, equaling the mark set by Venezuelan legend Luis Salazar. He has recorded 26 home runs and 78 RBIs with a .933 OPS during his current season with the Red Sox.

Entities

Willson Contreras · Boston Red Sox · Luis Salazar · Aroldis Chapman · Wilyer Abreu

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Venezuelan baseball players reach major MLB and MiLB milestones

    Venezuelan players Willson Contreras and Leandro Pineda, along with pitcher Aroldis Chapman, are reaching major career milestones in MLB and the minor leagues.

  2. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Willson Contreras hits 24th home run to match career high

    Willson Contreras hit his 24th home run of the season, matching his career high and becoming the second Venezuelan to reach that mark with the Boston Red Sox.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Boston Red Sox duo Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu near historic home‑run milestone

    Willson Contreras (23 HR) and Wilyer Abreu (16 HR) are leading the Boston Red Sox and aim to become the ninth Venezuelan duo to each hit 20 home runs for the same team in a season.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    MLB Stars Willson Contreras and Rafael Devers Near Historic Offensive Milestones

    Willson Contreras aims for 100 hits, while Rafael Devers records his 800th RBI with a walk‑off, marking significant MLB offensive milestones for the Venezuelan and Dominican stars.

  5. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    MLB stars Rafael Devers and Willson Contreras reach milestones in 2026 season

    Rafael Devers earned ESPN’s Dominican of the Week award and posted a .389 average with four homers, while Boston’s Willson Contreras hit his 20th home run of the 2026 season in back‑to‑back games.

Sources

almomento.net · bravosports.net.ve · diariolibre.com · diariovea.com.ve · elnuevodiario.com.do · eltiempove.com · hoy.com.do · liderendeportes.com · meridiano.com.ve · meridiano.net · oncubanews.com · primicia.com.ve · relaxing-sports.de · santiago30caballeros.com · si.com · sportsvenezuela.com

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history