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How Willson Contreras trade, restructured deal will impact Red Sox’ 2026 payroll

December 22, 2025

The Boston Red Sox have finalized a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire three-time All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, enhancing their lineup. As part of the deal, the Red Sox restructured Contreras' contract to alleviate its impact on the competitive balance tax, with the Cardinals agreeing to cover $8 million of his remaining $42.5 million salary through 2027.

How Willson Contreras trade, restructured deal will impact Red Sox’ 2026 payroll

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Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras from the Cardinals.
Contreras' contract was restructured to lessen competitive balance tax implications.
The Cardinals will pay $8 million of Contreras' remaining $42.5 million salary.
Boston sent righty Hunter Dobbins and pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita to St. Louis.
Contreras has a five-year deal through 2027 with a club option for 2028.

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How Willson Contreras trade, restructured deal will impact Red Sox’ 2026 payroll

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