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Contreras Finds New Home, New Heights | Boston Red Sox News
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Willson Contreras is having a breakout season at 34, turning a risky trade to the Red Sox into a career-defining move—he waived his no-trade clause and now leads Boston’s offense as an All-Star and Home Run Derby debutant. After transitioning from catcher to first base, he’s been clutch at the plate, hitting 20 homers (on pace for a career-high) and driving in 61 runs, while earning praise as the team’s heart and soul. Despite a few fiery moments, his veteran leadership is energizing younger players, and with Sonny Gray also thriving, Contreras proved that sometimes the right move isn’t the obvious one—it’s the one that works.
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