Toronto Blue Jays divisional rival's make blockbuster 4-player trade for all-star infielder
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Victor William
Dec 21, 2025 (8:26 PM)
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The Toronto Blue Jays longtime divisional rivals, the Boston Red Sox closed a blockbuster 4 player trade with the St Louis Cardinals for Willson Contreras.
This is the second big trade made by a Blue Jays divisional rival this week as the Baltimore Orioles traded for Shane Baz just a few days ago in a 5-player trade.
Boston Red Sox trade for Willson Contreras
The Red Sox just announced that they have closed a trade with the St Louis Cardinals for Contreras with a big package headed back to St Louis.
BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN.
Headed back in return to the Cardinals for Contreras is Hunter Dobbins, Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita, all three of which are right handed pitchers.
Red Sox sending RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita to Cardinals in deal for Willson Contreras, source tells
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According to insider Jeff Passan, the Red Sox will also be getting an addition $8 million to cover part of the $41.5 million still owed to Contreras on his current deal.
ull trade, per ESPN sources:
Red Sox get: 1B Willson Contreras and $8 million to cover part of his remaining $41.5 million in salary
Cardinals get: RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita
Red Sox get: 1B Willson Contreras and $8 million to cover part of his remaining $41.5 million in salary
Cardinals get: RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita
This is a big deal for the Red Sox as they add another all-star to their lineup as Contreras who finished 2025 with 20 home runs and 80 RBIs in 135 games with the Red Sox.
The American League East division continues to get stronger and it looks like it really will not be easy for the Blue Jays to win the division again.
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