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BOS • Infielder • #40
8 days ago
Cora added that he’s reserving the right to change his mind, but his initial lineup projection has the newly-acquired veteran slugger occupying the cleanup spot. The 33-year-old’s arrival solves Boston’s first base quagmire and it’s a notable development from a counting stats perspective that he’ll be locked into the middle of their lineup, regardless of whether Alex Bregman returns. He should have plenty of opportunities from a run-production standpoint with Roman Anthony and Trevor Story serving as top-of-the-order table-setters next season. The big question heading into the late stages of the offseason is where Jarren Duran fits into the lineup if he’s on the roster once spring training opens up in early February.
Source: Gabrielle Starr
BOS • Infielder • #40
8 days ago
Cora added that he’s reserving the right to change his mind, but his initial lineup projection has the newly-acquired veteran slugger occupying the cleanup spot. The 33-year-old’s arrival solves Boston’s first base quagmire and it’s a notable development from a counting stats perspective that he’ll be locked into the middle of their lineup, regardless of whether Alex Bregman returns. He should have plenty of opportunities from a run-production standpoint with Roman Anthony and Trevor Story serving as top-of-the-order table-setters next season. The big question heading into the late stages of the offseason is where Jarren Duran fits into the lineup if he’s on the roster once spring training opens up in early February.
Source: Gabrielle Starr
BOS • Infielder • #40
26 days ago
The Cardinals are sending along $8 million. Since he received a $1 million bonus to waive his no-trade clause, Contreras is due to earn $42.5 million for two years or, if his 2028 club option is exercised, $55 million for three. After missing out on Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, getting Contreras could be seen as a letdown for the Red Sox, but this is a truly excellent hitter who still might yet have a career year in him after being freed from catching duties. His OPS+s the last four years have ranged from 123 to 138, and he was still showing 95th-percentile bat speed at age 33 last season. This is also a nice little ballpark upgrade for him, adding to his fantasy value. He’ll probably be Boston’s first baseman on Opening Day, though he could do more DHing if the Red Sox trade an outfielder and Triston Casas proves more worthy of playing time than Masataka Yoshida.
STL • Infielder • #40
27 days ago
The Cardinals will get righties Hunter Dobbins, Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita and will send Boston $8 million, according to Passan. Contreras, who is owed $41.5 million for the next two years or, if his option is picked up, $54 million for the next three, will apparently be waiving his no-trade clause to take over as Boston’s first baseman. That means Triston Casas could open up in Triple-A if healthy, though if he impresses in the spring, there’s also the chance the Red Sox could go with him and Contreras splitting time between first and DH. The Cardinals figure to install Alec Burleson at first, which would open an outfield spot back up for Jordan Walker alongside Lars Nootbarr and Victor Scott II. Contreras hit .257/.344/.447 with 20 homers in 135 games last season in his first year since giving up catching.
Source: Jeff Passan
STL • Infielder • #40
about 1 month ago
While the Red Sox are hopeful that Triston Casas will be able to return early during the 2026 season, it sounds like they’re trying to secure a backup plan just to be on the safe side. The Red Sox already completed one trade with the Cardinals — acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray — and it’s unclear if the discussions around Contreras were a part of those talks or a separate discussion. Even if a deal were to be consummated, the 33-year-old slugger holds a full no-trade clause and would need to approve the swap.
Source: Chris Cotillo
STL • Infielder • #40
about 2 months ago
Contreras has two years and $36.5 million remaining on the five-year, $85 million contract he signed ahead of the 2023 season. That contract also has a club option for $17.5 million in 2028, so he is under contract for a reasonable amount of money for the next three years, which should be appealing to many teams. The 33-year-old hit .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs, a career-high 70 runs, and a career-high 80 RBI in his first season as a first baseman. While the Cardinals are not eager to trade Contreras, as Woo noted, trading him “would open up first base full-time for Alec Burleson and could alleviate some payroll concerns.” This is a situation to monitor for the rebuilding Cardinals.
Source: The Athletic
STL • Infielder • #40
about 2 months ago
Contreras has two years and $36.5 million remaining on the five-year, $85 million contract he signed ahead of the 2023 season. That contract also has a club option for $17.5 million in 2028, so he is under contract for a reasonable amount of money for the next three years, which should be appealing to many teams. The 33-year-old hit .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs, a career-high 70 runs, and a career-high 80 RBI in his first season as a first baseman. While the Cardinals are not eager to trade Contreras, as Woo noted, trading him “would open up first base full-time for Alec Burleson and could alleviate some payroll concerns.” This is a situation to monitor for the rebuilding Cardinals.
Source: The Athletic
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
The injury had previously been reported as a biceps injury, but it appears the discomfort originated from the shoulder. While there is technically still enough time for Contreras to be activated from the IL and play in the regular season, we have to believe this effectively ends his 2025 season. His first season as a first baseman allowed him to have the most plate appearances he has had in his MLB career while slashing .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, and five steals. He’ll no longer have catcher eligibility next season, so he’ll be a mid-tier first base option with some ceiling to his power upside.
Source: John Denton
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
Contreras will receive some additional time off to rest and recover this week after being diagnosed with a mild right biceps strain, according to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The 33-year-old first baseman has been beat up physically the last few days as a result of being hit by a pitch on multiple occasions since returning from suspension. He figures to return at some point later this week. It’ll be Alec Burleson filling in at the cold corner in his absence.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
Contreras has been dealing with biceps discomfort after being hit by a pitch over the weekend and the issue presumably flared up during this contest. He was 2-for-3 with an RBI and also stole a base prior to exiting. There should be an update on his status at some point after the game.
Source: Derrick Goold
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he wants to give Contreras a break since he’s pretty beat up after being hit by a pitch on two separate occasions during Saturday’s contest. The 33-year-old veteran first baseman should be ready for Monday’s series opener against the division-rival Reds.
Source: John Denton
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
Contreras returns to St. Louis’ lineup after serving a league-issued suspension that was reduced from six games to four on appeal. The 33-year-old’s return should provide a lift for the Cardinals, who are barely hanging on in the race for the final NL Wild Card playoff berth.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
Contereras won’t play again until Tuesday. With Alec Burleson on the IL, no one currently on the Cardinals’ active roster has started a game at first base this season. Nolan Gorman, though, has worked out at the position. He and Yohel Pozo could see starts there.
STL • Infielder • #40
4 months ago
It’s unclear how many games he’s going to miss; he was suspended for six originally, but that might have been knocked down. The league has yet to comment, but Contreras is listed as suspended for tonight’s game.
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras is able to continue playing while waiting for the appeal process to play out after receiving a lengthy suspension earlier this week for his on-field meltdown following his ejection from Monday’s series opener at Busch Stadium. The widely-held expectation is that the league will issue a ruling on his appeal at some point this week.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras is able to continue playing while waiting for the appeal process to play out after receiving a lengthy suspension earlier this week for his on-field meltdown following his ejection from Monday’s series opener at Busch Stadium. The widely-held expectation is that the league will issue a ruling on his appeal at some point this week.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras also received an undisclosed fine for his on-field meltdown following an ejection from Monday’s game against the Pirates for arguing balls and strikes. The power-hitting 33-year-old has elected to appeal the suspension, so he remains in the lineup for Tuesday’s contest. There should be a ruling on the appeal at some point later this week.
Source: John Denton
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
The 33-year-old first baseman did his damage against Bryan Baker in the seventh inning, with his majestic 423-foot (107.0 mph EV) solo blast increasing the Cardinals’ lead to 7-3. He also singled in the opening inning. He’s having a very solid season in the middle of the Cardinals’ lineup, slashing .261/.345/.455 with 18 long balls, 68 RBI and four stolen bases.
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras was one of the few bright spots in this one as the Cardinals were flummoxed by hard-throwing Sandy Alcantara, who delivered arguably his finest start of the year against his former organization. The 33-year-old cut the deficit in half with a sixth-inning blast to left field. He struck out in all three of his other plate appearances. He’s notched five hits in three contests since returning from a four-game absence due to a foot issue.
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras is back at first base and batting cleanup following a four-game break due to a right foot issue stemming from a hit by pitch last week. The 33-year-old slugger holds a .787 OPS with 16 homers and four steals through 114 contests.
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras will sit out his fourth straight game on Sunday afternoon as he continues to battle an ongoing right foot issue. There’s been no indication he’ll wind up on the injured list, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Monday’s series opener against the Marlins.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras remains out for the third consecutive game as he continues to recover from an ongoing right foot issue stemming from when he was hit by a pitch earlier this week. It’ll be Alec Burleson handling the cold corner once again during his absence.
Source: MLB.com
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras is dealing with a foot contusion, and he’ll miss a second consecutive game with the injury. He should be considered day-to-day, but Alec Burleson will get the start at first base in his absence.
Source: John Denton
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
The 33-year-old slugger was held out of action on Wednesday due to a stomach bug but is feeling much improved after Thursday’s off-day. He’s starting at first base and batting third against Cubs’ left-hander Matthew Boyd on Friday evening in St. Louis.
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras is dealing with a stomach bug according to manager Oli Marmol, but the 33-year-old veteran is available off the bench. It’s very likely that Contreras will be back in the lineup soon, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.
Source: John Denton
STL • Infielder • #40
5 months ago
Contreras doesn’t get many days off, as this will be his first since the start of July. The 33-year-old gets a breather against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles bullpen with Alec Burleson handling first base and Ivan Herrera at the DH spot.
Source: St. Louis Cardinals
STL • Infielder • #40
6 months ago
Contreras reached on an error and scored in the second inning. After knocking a base hit in the fourth, he led off the eighth a solo homer off Alexis Díaz. It was the 16th home run of the season for the 33-year-old. He’s slashing .258/.343/.451 with 57 runs scored and 64 RBI across 456 plate appearances.
MIL • Infielder • #40
6 months ago
Contreras homered in the fifth inning, and it was the only run and hit that the Cardinals were able to pick up against Nick Pivetta. He helped fantasy managers, but he hurt the Cardinals with a costly error that helped the Padres scored three unearned runs. Contreras now has 15 homers, 62 RBI and a .789 OPS over 385 at-bats.
STL • Infielder • #40
6 months ago
The 33-year-old first baseman got the Cardinals on the board in the first inning as he swatted an RBI double off of Yu Darvish. He then connected on a 415-foot (108.0 mph EV) three-run blast in the second inning that extended the Cardinals’ early lead to 7-2. Contreras also drew a walk in the ballgame, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances. On the season, he’s now slashing .262/.345/.452 with 14 long balls and 61 RBI.
STL • Infielder • #40
6 months ago
Contreras got the Cardinals on the board with a solo homer in the fourth, and then drove in a run on a single an inning later that gave St. Louis a 3-2 lead. The roundtripper gives Contreras 13 on the season, and a three-hit night pushes his slash to .256/.341/.436. Contreras has been even better than that since the start of May, and it’s a nice reminder that there’s still offensive upside in his right-handed bat at the age of 33.