Willson Contreras Sends Clear Message To Red Sox Fans Via Instagram
Let's go!
Less than 48 hours after he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, first baseman Willson Contreras stepped out on social media and sent a message to his new fan base in Boston.
In a post to Instagram, Contreras penned a note that is sure to have Red Sox fans excited, especially with Willson using “Sweet Caroline” as the backing track for his introductory moment.
“I’m excited for this next chapter and honored to join one of the most historic franchises in sports,” Contreras wrote. “I will embrace this city, this clubhouse, my teammates and everything that comes with wearing this uniform. I’m looking forward to getting to work, earning trust, and doing my part to help this team compete for a championship.”
“To the fans of Boston: I know how much this city cares about its teams,” Contreras continued. “I can’t wait to play in front of you and earn that support. The Red Sox standard is championship baseball, and that’s exactly what I come here to chase. Let’s get to work.”
Contreras, 33, appeared in 135 games in 2025 for the St. Louis Cardinals, batting .257/.344/.447 with 20 home runs, 80 RBIs, and a 123-124 OPS+/wRC+. He excelled defensively in his first full season at first base, tying for fourth among MLB first basemen with +6 Outs Above Average. Contreras maintained hard contact and improved his strikeout tendencies, posting strong underlying metrics like a 90.6 mph average exit velocity and 13.9 percent barrel rate.
Across his 10-year career, starting with the Chicago Cubs (2016 World Series champion), Contreras has played 1,078 games, slashing .258/.352/.459 with 172 home runs and 548 RBIs. A three-time All-Star (2018, 2019, 2022), he has consistently delivered above-average offense, including four straight seasons with at least 123 OPS+.
