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Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras From Cardinals in Prospect-Pitching Deal

Contreras waived his no-trade clause to join Boston, with St. Louis sending about $8 million to offset the two years left on his deal.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks over at Brewers dugout after a run batted single during the game at American Family Field on September 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Contreras is expected to be a reliable bat in the heart of Boston's lineup.

Overview

  • The Cardinals’ return is right-hander Hunter Dobbins plus pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita, according to multiple reports.
  • Dobbins, 26, debuted in 2025 with a 4.13 ERA before a torn ACL ended his season; reports indicate he is expected to be ready by spring.
  • Contreras has two guaranteed years remaining and a 2028 club option, with the Boston Globe reporting $1 million added to his guarantee for the waiver and MassLive reporting St. Louis will cover $8 million.
  • Now primarily a first baseman/DH, the three-time All-Star hit .257 with 20 home runs and a .791 OPS in 2025, a move that could affect Boston’s plans for Triston Casas.
  • This marks the second Red Sox–Cardinals trade of the offseason, following Boston’s earlier acquisition of Sonny Gray as St. Louis reshapes its roster around younger, controllable pitching.