"The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday. The 33-year-old Contreras, a three-time All-Star, hit .257 with a team-leading 20 home runs and 80 RBIs in 135 games for the Cardinals last season. The former catcher, who had a full no-trade clause in his contract, has two years left and is owed $36.5 million and a $5 million buyout for the 2028 season."
"The 33-year-old Contreras, a three-time All-Star, hit .257 with a team-leading 20 home runs and 80 RBIs in 135 games for the Cardinals last season. The former catcher, who had a full no-trade clause in his contract, has two years left and is owed $36.5 million and a $5 million buyout for the 2028 season. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins is the headliner in the package going back to St. Louis for Contreras, sources told ESPN."
Willson Contreras was traded to the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras is 33 years old, a three-time All-Star and moved to first base after previously catching. He hit .257 with a team-leading 20 home runs and 80 RBIs in 135 games last season. Contreras has a full no-trade clause, two years remaining on his contract and is owed $36.5 million plus a $5 million buyout for 2028. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins headlines the package sent to St. Louis, and the Cardinals will also receive minor league pitchers.
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