Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and minor-league pitchers Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. At 33, Contreras, a three-time All-Star, adds right-handed power to the lineup, having slashed .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs last season. His defensive skills also improve the first-base position significantly. Contreras is signed through 2027, with a club option for 2028, and this marks the Red Sox’ second trade with the Cardinals this offseason, following the acquisition of Sonny Gray in November.
