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Willson Eduardo Contreras (born May 13, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman and catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs. Contreras made his MLB debut in 2016 and was a member of the 2016 World Series champions.

Willson Contreras enjoyed a breakout season with Double-A Tennessee, leading the Southern League in batting average (.333/151-for-454) en route to earning Cubs Minor League Player of the Year honors. Became the first Tennessee player to …

May 8, 2024 · Contreras, the Cardinals’ most consistent hitter all season and an improved defensive catcher, left Tuesday’s game in obvious pain after he was hit on the left forearm by a swing from slugger J.D. Martinez. Contreras immediately yelled out …

May 9, 2024 · St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the fractured arm he suffered earlier this week. He was forced to exit Tuesday night's game...

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Nov 6, 2024 · Contreras signed a five-year, $87.5 million free-agent deal in December 2022 to succeed legendary catcher Yadier Molina. The three-time All-Star has expressed an interest in remaining with the Cardinals throughout an upcoming rebuild, as the franchise shifts its focus toward young players.

Dec 7, 2022 · The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed on a five-year deal worth $87.5 million with free-agent catcher Willson Contreras, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports. Contreras will succeed Yadier Molina, who...

Dec 10, 2022 · Willson Contreras and the Cardinals finalized an $87.5 million, five-year contract on Friday, a deal that includes a club option for 2028 that could make it worth $100 million for six seasons. “Willson is a proven All-Star performer who is driven to win each and every day,” Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said.

Aug 24, 2024 · Contreras suffered a fractured middle finger in his right hand after being hit by a pitch by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo López on Saturday. Contreras, who was...