The Red Sox added an intriguing bat to their lineup on Sunday, acquiring three-time All-Star Wilson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Boston gave up starter Hunter Dobbins and a pair of younger minor-league arms in Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita in order to acquire the 33-year-old Contreras, who is expected to add some pop to Boston’s lineup while playing sound defense at first base.
Given the Red Sox’s evident need for a plus bat — especially in the infield — Boston received some high marks this week by MLB writers when it came to grading this deal with Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals.