"Passan later added that pitcher Hunter Dobbins is the "headliner" in the return going to St. Louis, along with other "minor league arms". Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic later added on X that the Red Sox are also sending minor-league pitchers Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita to St. Louis to complete the deal. MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported that Boston is also receiving $8 million in cash from the Cardinals along with Contreras."
"Contreras, 33, is a three-time All-Star and former catcher who helped win a World Series with the Cubs in 2016. He largely played first base for the Cardinals in 2025, batting .257 with 20 home runs and 80 RBI over 135 games. Contreras projects to be Boston's starting first baseman in 2026, especially with Triston Casas sidelined with several injuries over the last few seasons."
"When called upon, the right-handed Contreras can fill in at catcher behind Carlos Narvaez, and could also fill in at DH when needed. He may not have the slugging profile of a Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso, but Contreras has been a steady contributor over the years as a reliable, middle-of-the-order bat. Not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Contreras has hit at least 20 home runs in six of nine big-league seasons."
Boston acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals, with Hunter Dobbins identified as the headliner going to St. Louis alongside other minor-league arms. The Red Sox also sent minor-league pitchers Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita, and received $8 million in cash as part of the deal. Contreras, 33, is a three-time All-Star and former catcher who won a World Series with the Cubs in 2016. He played mostly first base for St. Louis in 2025, batting .257 with 20 home runs and 80 RBI over 135 games, and projects as Boston's starting first baseman in 2026. Contreras provides right-handed power, positional flexibility to catch behind Carlos Narvaez and serve as a DH, and has hit at least 20 home runs in six of nine full big-league seasons.
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