"Another star player is joining an already stacked American League East division. On Sunday evening (Dec. 21) the Boston Red Sox reportedly acquired Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals. The 33-year-old right hander is the latest in a series of moves by Blue Jays division rivals over the weekend that have strengthened a couple of teams heading into 2026."
"Contreras not only brings a steady bat, but also an above average glove to the Red Sox at a position he transitioned to only last season. Blue Jays' rivals stay busy adding another star player to an already stacked division Contreras was originally signed as an armature free agent by the Chicago Cubs in 2009, and spent his first seven big league seasons with the Cubbies, inlcuding helping them to the 2016 World Series championship in his rookie season in 2016."
Willson Contreras was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox, moving from the NL Central to the AL East. Contreras is a 33-year-old catcher who transitioned to first base last season and tied for fourth in Outs Above Average at +6. He originally signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2009 and helped them win the 2016 World Series. Contreras signed a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals before 2023 and spent time as a designated hitter while the Cardinals evaluated his defense. He suffered a fractured left forearm in 2024 after being hit by a bat. The Red Sox have also added pitching help, including RHP Sonny Gray.
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