Overview

• Contreras told reporters he prefers to stay in St. Louis and help a rebuilding roster but would discuss waiving his no-trade protection if a move aligns with his future and the club’s plans.
• He said a recent conversation with new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom informed his stance, clarifying that he is not asking to be traded.
• The 33-year-old is in year three of a five-year, $87.5 million contract and holds full no-trade protection through 2026, with about $41.5 million guaranteed remaining.
• He finished 2025 on the injured list with a right shoulder strain and ended the season at .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs after shifting primarily to first base and DH.
• Reporting indicates St. Louis plans to gauge trade markets for Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray first, with Contreras’ situation potentially revisited depending on broader roster and payroll moves.