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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AMAround the Empire: Three-year extension confirmed for pitching coach Matt Blake
MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 8:37 AMBrewers make postseason history with incredible merchandise sales record
MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 7:00 AMWorld Series winners and losers: Amazing Ashby, manager misfires, check-swing drama
MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 6:58 AMBrewers’ Aaron Ashby reveals how he found his postseason groove in 2026- MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 6:57 AMWorld Series 2026: Sal Frelick delivers 'electric' home run to tie Game 2 as Brewers rally for yet another comeback victory
MLB•Oct 25, 2026, 6:52 AMBrewers’ Brice Turang reveals why Milwaukee never quits, no matter what
