Former Chicago Cub Willson Contreras is being traded to the Boston Red Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Chris Cotillo of MassLive adds that the Cardinals will receive Hunter Dobbins, while the Red Sox will also acquire cash along with Contreras.
BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 22, 2025
Red Sox traded Hunter Dobbins plus others to the Cardinals for Contreras, sources say.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 22, 2025
The Red Sox need offensive help following Alex Bregman’s potential departure and have chosen to address it via trade.