Triston Casas Praises Red Sox for Willson Contreras Trade
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The Red Sox made a significant splash last month by completing their second trade with the Cardinals this offseason, acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras. The move was designed to solidify the position and move away from the platoon approach Boston has relied on in recent seasons.
Things quickly shifted, though, and Contreras is now a member of the Red Sox organization. On Monday, The Athletic's Katie Woo and Will Sammon gave a look at what went down behind the scenes, including that the New York Mets had interest in him, but it was unclear if Contreras would've waived his no-trade clause for the club.
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St. Louis Cardinals. They already sent veterans Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, which accounts for some
Looking to build on the success of 2025, the Boston Red Sox bolstered their infield with the acquisition of Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals. Having signed a five-year, $87.
It’s 2026, which means it’s time for everyone to turn the page and start fresh. That includes the Red Sox, who have already added Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo this winter, making nearly a dozen trades — yet still not signing a free agent to a major league contract.