Lou Merloni advises Red Sox against trading Willson Contreras at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras generates significant trade speculation as the MLB deadline approaches. Contreras, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI, is viewed as essential to the Red Sox's current lineup. NESN broadcaster Lou Merloni advocates against trading him, highlighting his power-hitting prowess and contract flexibility through 2027. Merloni suggests that moving Contreras would complicate the team's need for additional offensive support. Contreras' performance continues to be a key factor in Boston's season.
- •Contreras leads Red Sox with.300 batting average and 16 home runs.
- •Lou Merloni argues trading Contreras would create more gaps in the lineup.
- •Contreras is on track for over 40 home runs this season.
- •He has a team-friendly contract inherited from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Red Sox are exploring options before the MLB trade deadline.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lou Merloni: Red Sox Shouldn't Trade Willson Contreras At MLB Deadline
"Willson Contreras is involved in a lot of trade speculation.
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