Willson Contreras traded to the Red Sox

Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Willson Contreras traded to the Red Sox
Credit: TSN

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to clean house.

We know that Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado are players who could leave. But last night, Willson Contreras changed his address and left St. Louis.

Like Sonny Gray, his #1 goal wasn't necessarily to leave. Like Sonny Gray, he was convinced by Cardinals management that a fresh start was ideal.

And like Sonny Gray, he's off to play in Boston.

It's safe to assume that the first baseman has the kind of momentum that will serve him well at Fenway Park. He may not be Pete Alonso, but he's still quite a hitter.

The former catcher is due at least $43m in guaranteed money within two years (his contract has been reworked), and the Red Sox have a club option in 2028. The Cardinals are sending the Red Sox $8 million to help pay his salary.

In return for Contreras' services, several pitchers are going the other way. Chaim Bloom (who knows the Red Sox organization well, obviously) got Hunter Dobbins as an important piece.

Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita are also leaving for the Cardinals organization.

Inevitably, we have to wonder what all this means for Triston Casas. The first baseman just lost his regular job… and more than ever, a trade is on the table.

With Jarren Duran still in play, there could be a lot of movement in the near future.

The Boston club is now around the first luxury tax threshold. Another big acquisition should push the Red Sox over the second threshold.

Considering the Red Sox are in a crazy division, they can't stop there.

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