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Red Sox Land Contreras, Boost Offense

Boston Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras: A Strategic Offseason Move The Boston Red Sox have made a shrewd trade, securing first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals. In exchange, theyve sent over three right-handed pitchers. Contreras, with his impressive .257 batting average, 20 home runs, and 80 RBIs last season, bolsters the Red Soxs offense. Despite this move, the team still needs more power hitting, with free agent Alex Bregman and trade rumors linking them to Ketel Marte. The Red Soxs front office continues to work on rounding out their roster, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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