D-Backs consider Willson Contreras as trade deadline target from Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks may target Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras as they approach the trade deadline. Experts suggest upgrading first base is crucial for Arizona's offense, as current players Ildemaro Vargas and Pavin Smith have underperformed. Vargas has a.261 average with seven home runs, while Smith has struggled, batting just.157. Contreras, in contrast, is hitting.284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs this season, potentially providing a much-needed power boost to the Diamondbacks' lineup. The decision to pursue him will hinge on the asking price from Boston and the Diamondbacks' position as buyers at the deadline.
- •Diamondbacks targeting Willson Contreras as trade deadline approaches.
- •Ildemaro Vargas and Pavin Smith have struggled at first base.
- •Contreras has 20 home runs and 59 RBIs this season.
- •Acquiring Contreras may require trading valuable prospects.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Could Willson Contreras solve the first baseman problem for the D-Backs?
"PHOENIX — ESPN recently picked a few players as potential fits for the Arizona Diamondbacks, including Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras. If the Diamondbacks become buyers at the trade deadline, first base could be one of the biggest areas they look to upgrade.
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