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Cora Backs Contreras as Red Sox First-Base Fix as Casas Concedes Role Shift

Spring training will determine how the club deploys both players following the offseason trade.

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Sep 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first base Triston Casas (36) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Manager Alex Cora praised Willson Contreras’ impact, citing hard contact, quality at-bats, opposite-field power, and plus defense at first base.
  • Boston acquired Contreras from the Cardinals in December to stabilize first base after inconsistent production over the past two seasons.
  • Contreras transitioned to first in 2025 and produced a .257/.344 line with 126 hits, 20 home runs, and 80 RBIs.
  • Triston Casas acknowledged the move, saying Contreras is currently the better player and calling the upgrade necessary for the team.
  • Casas, who has missed significant time including a 2025 patellar tendon rupture, is on a one-year deal with options as Boston opens spring play Feb. 21 against the Twins.