Jose Contreras Ruptures His Achilles Tendon

The White Sox lost more than first place in the AL Central last night after falling to the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at U.S. Cellular Field. In what was his first start since returning from a stint on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis, Jose Contreras had to be helped off the field after rupturing his right achilles tendon while trying to cover first base in the second inning.

Obviously the injury will put an end to Contreras' season, but there are fears that at 36 (if Jose Contreras is 36 years old then I'm 12) this injury could bring Jose's career to an end. It's something that crossed the mind of his manager, Ozzie Guillen.

"Those kinds of injuries, I don't know how you can come back," Guillen said. "The only thing I hope is that he can pitch again."

As for what the Sox plan on doing in Contreras' absence, they haven't announced yet, but the team did pick up Horacio Ramirez in a trade with the Royals earlier on Saturday. Guillen is also toying with the idea of having D.J. Carrasco, who came on to replace Contreras after the injury, move from the bullpen to the starting rotation.

There's also the possibility that the Sox may make a trade, with the recently waived Jarrod Washburn being a candidate. Chicago had shown interest in the left-hander before the trade deadline, but balked at Seattle's asking price. I wouldn't be surprised if Kenny Williams kicked the tires on current free agent, and member of the 2005 White Sox, Freddy Garcia either.