E1657 - CRITICAL: Boston Red Sox Get Wilson Contreras—But Are They STUCK In MEDIOCRITY? | Boston Red Sox Podcast
Published: December 23, 2025
Duration: 34:59
Boston Red Sox make a bold move, acquiring Willson Contreras to strengthen their lineup—but is it enough to ignite a real World Series run? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian examines how Contreras’ stellar OPS+ and consistent on-base skills could stabilize first base, while raising key questions about Boston’s willingness to exceed the luxury tax threshold in pursuit of further lineup upgrades.
Key topics include the financial and competitive implications of the Contreras trade, potential Red Sox targets like Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, and Ketel Marte, and the pivotal role of prospects such as Marcelo Mayer. Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljan...