Red Sox’ Willson Contreras on no-trade clause: ‘The front office knows the answer’
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras is utilizing his no-trade clause to signal his intent to remain in Boston through the trade deadline and beyond.
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Willson Contreras has informed the Boston Red Sox front office of his preference to stay with the team. According to coverage from MLB.com and NBC Sports, Contreras intends to finish his career in Boston, citing that he has found his family there.
Reports from the Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, and MassLive emphasize that Contreras is exercising his no-trade clause to make this decision. NESN and 98.5 The Sports Hub further note that the player has made his trade deadline preferences clear to team leadership.
Future developments depend on the Red Sox front office's response to Contreras' position. Meanwhile, broader MLB trade deadline activity continues, with FOX Sports noting that other teams, such as the Padres, are debating whether to buy or sell.
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Quick answers
What is Willson Contreras' position on being traded?
Contreras has told the Red Sox front office that he wants to stay in Boston for the current season and into the future.
Why does Contreras want to remain with the Red Sox?
According to MLB.com, Contreras stated, 'I found my family here.'
How is Contreras ensuring he stays in Boston?
He is utilizing a no-trade clause in his contract.
Coverage (8)
- Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras makes trade deadline preference clear 98.5 The Sports Hub · 1d ago
- 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Padres Debating Buying Or Selling FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Contreras unlikely to approve trade out of Boston: 'I found my family here' MLB.com · 1d ago
- Willson Contreras wants to finish career in Boston NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Willson Contreras Makes Own Decision on Being Traded from Red Sox NESN · 1d ago
- Red Sox slugger with no trade clause says he’s told team he wants to stay Boston Herald · 1d ago
- Willson Contreras lets Red Sox front office know he wants to stay in Boston this season, and into future The Boston Globe · 1d ago
- Red Sox’ Willson Contreras on no-trade clause: ‘The front office knows the answer’ MassLive · 1d ago
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