Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray from Cardinals

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray from Cardinals
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The Boston Red Sox have made significant moves by trading for veterans Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. Their performance has already shown impact, as they helped secure a convincing 10-1 victory over the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Gray delivered a solid outing, allowing one run over six innings and striking out seven, while Contreras leads Red Sox hitters in multiple categories. These acquisitions come amid a challenging season for the club, providing stability to both the pitching rotation and the lineup. The Red Sox are set to face the Rangers again in game two of the series.

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  • Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray from Cardinals
  • Gray allows one run over six innings in recent start
  • Contreras leads Red Sox in batting average and home runs
  • Red Sox secure 10-1 win against Texas Rangers
  • Next game against Rangers set for Fenway Park
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  • 8:02 PMYahoo SportsCraig Breslow Deserves Credit For Pair of Veteran Acquisitions
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The pair of formal Cardinals have been the steady force in a tumultuous season for the Boston Red Sox.

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