Red Sox unlikely to trade Willson Contreras ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, with a 32-44 record as of June 24, are likely to be sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. While players like Aroldis Chapman and Sonny Gray are seen as trade candidates, Willson Contreras, who is hitting.281 with 16 homers this season, is considered unlikely to be moved. Reasons include his substantial contract, remaining years of club control, and a full no-trade clause. Despite the team's struggles, Contreras has been productive, contributing significantly with 2.7 bWAR this season in 75 games.
- •Red Sox are 32-44 and likely to sell at the deadline.
- •Willson Contreras has two-plus years of club control remaining.
- •Contreras is hitting.281 with 16 homers this season.
- •He has a full no-trade clause complicating trade discussions.
- •Contreras is on pace for a career-best season with 2.7 bWAR.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why Red Sox are unlikely to trade $87.5 million star slugger
"This veteran slugger is not likely to be moved for a simple reason.
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