The Boston Red Sox have had offensive problems all season to this point, but there is one guy who has been able to find consistent success: Willson Contreras.
Contreras has been a dynamite addition for the Red Sox after acquiring him from the St. Louis Cardinals this past offseason. Contreras is having one of the best offensive seasons of his career to this point and he's slashing .280/.375/.520 with an .896 OPS, 16 homers and 46 RBIs. Last year, Boston reenergized Alex Bregman. That has been the case with Contreras this year.
But MLB.com's Mark Feinsand listed him among the club's "prime" trade candidates because of Boston's disaster season.
"Willson Contreras, 1B," Feinsand wrote. "Any blame that can be assigned for Boston’s disappointing season can’t be sent in Contreras’ direction. The slugger has been one of the bright lights for the Red Sox in 2026. ...
"Of course, that will also be his call in the end -- he has full no-trade rights for the rest of this year. For next season (and 2028, if his option is exercised), he will have limited no-trade rights, allowing him to block a trade to 10 teams annually. Potential suitors: Guardians, Mets, Rangers."
Boston's offense has been a real weakness this season. If Contreras gets traded, it's going to be so much worse.