Willson Contreras

Here's the latest Mets free agency and trade buzz during the 2025-26 MLB offseason...

Here's the latest Mets free agency and trade buzz during the 2025-26 MLB offseason...

After missing out on both Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Red Sox continue to pursue upgrades for their lineup. One target they’re recently looked into, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo, is Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Of course, the Red Sox and Cardinals already completed one trade sending a notable veteran to Boston; right-hander…

While the Red Sox are hopeful that Triston Casas will be able to return early during the 2026 season, it sounds like they're trying to secure a backup plan just to be on the safe side. The Red Sox already completed one trade with the Cardinals -- acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray -- and it's unclear if the discussions around Contreras were a part of those talks or a separate discussion. Even if a deal were to be consummated, the 33-year-old slugger holds a full no-trade clause and would need to approve the swap.

After missing out on both Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber, the Red Sox continue to pursue upgrades for their lineup. One target they’re recently looked into, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo, is Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Of course, the Red Sox and Cardinals already completed one trade sending a notable veteran to Boston; right-hander…