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Willson Contreras is staying in Boston.
The All-Star first baseman, who will compete in his fourth career All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, toldreporters that he informed the Red Sox he won’t be willing to waive his no-trade clause this summer. The MLB trade deadline is Aug. 3.
The odds of the Red Sox moving Contreras have diminished as Boston has inched closer to a playoff position in a relatively weak American League.
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Seven teams are within 3.5 games of each other for the third and final Wild Card berth in the AL. The Red Sox (46-48) are a half-game behind the Seattle Mariners (48-49) and Minnesota Twins (48-49) for the final spot.
Considering the lofty expectations following the team, Boston would be unwise to deal its best power hitter. Contreras has 20 home runs, 61 RBIs, and a .285/.379/.542 slash line at the break.
In 11 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Red Sox, Contreras has 192 home runs, 609 RBIs, and a .260/.354/.466 slash line.
MORE: Reviews of Netflix’s Home Run Derby telecast are one-sided
Contreras’ five-year, $87.5 million contract through 2027 includes a $17.5 million team option for 2028 or a $5 million buyout. He loses full no-trade protection after this season.
More to come on this story.
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The All-Star first baseman, who will compete in his fourth career All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, toldreporters that he informed the Red Sox he won’t be willing to waive his no-trade clause this summer. The MLB trade deadline is Aug. 3.
The odds of the Red Sox moving Contreras have diminished as Boston has inched closer to a playoff position in a relatively weak American League.
MORE: Red Sox make trade, acquire outfielder with .137 batting average
Seven teams are within 3.5 games of each other for the third and final Wild Card berth in the AL. The Red Sox (46-48) are a half-game behind the Seattle Mariners (48-49) and Minnesota Twins (48-49) for the final spot.
Considering the lofty expectations following the team, Boston would be unwise to deal its best power hitter. Contreras has 20 home runs, 61 RBIs, and a .285/.379/.542 slash line at the break.
In 11 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Red Sox, Contreras has 192 home runs, 609 RBIs, and a .260/.354/.466 slash line.
MORE: Reviews of Netflix’s Home Run Derby telecast are one-sided
Contreras’ five-year, $87.5 million contract through 2027 includes a $17.5 million team option for 2028 or a $5 million buyout. He loses full no-trade protection after this season.
More to come on this story.
Continue reading...
