Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras in Strategic Financial Trade with St. Louis Cardinals

Boston, Monday, 22 December 2025.
On December 21, 2025, Boston utilized its financial leverage to acquire veteran Willson Contreras, absorbing a net $34.5 million salary commitment through 2027. The deal, sweetened by an $8 million cash infusion from St. Louis, allows the Red Sox to secure a proven bat while the Cardinals effectively offload significant future payroll obligations.