• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
BaseballSt. Louis CardinalsWillson Contreras

Willson Contreras could sign with rival team

December 6, 2022 (Updated: February 11, 2025) by Larry Brown • Comments
FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail
Willson Contreras rounding the bases
Sep 7, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Willson Contreras signed with the Chicago Cubs as a teenager in 2009 and has not played for any other team. But now he is being pursued by one of the Cubs’ biggest rivals.

On Tuesday, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported that the St. Louis Cardinals are among the favorites to sign Contreras.

#STLCards remain among favorites for Willson Contreras. Looking toward a longtime star of main rival for possible Yadier replacement.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 6, 2022

The Cardinals need a new catcher for the first time in nearly two decades since Yadier Molina retired. Contreras would be a more than adequate replacement.

The 30-year-old catcher is a three-time All-Star who has batted .256 with an .808 OPS throughout his career. He has also averaged 26 home runs per 162 games.

In addition to the Cardinals, the Houston Astros are believed to be heavily in the mix for Contreras.

I’m hearing long term deals (5 years or more) have been offered to Willson Contreras by both the Cardinals and the Astros. Meeting with Cardinals GM and manager near Contreras’s home in Florida last week went extremely well.

— David Kaplan (@thekapman) December 7, 2022

Martin Maldonado has served as Houston’s primary catcher the last two seasons. Maldonado is a defense-first catcher who has batted below .190 in two straight seasons.


  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.
LBS iPhone App
Get the App

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

  • Trending stories

Russ Smith poses for a mugshot

Former Final Four hero arrested on suspicion of DUI

6 days ago
Angel Reese in a jersey

Angel Reese wore ridiculous outfit to game before losing to Fever

5 days ago
The New York Knicks logo

1 Knicks player not expected to be back next season

6 days ago
The Lakers logo at half court

Report: Lakers to target ex-NBA rebounding leader in free agency

3 days ago
Deion Sanders in front of a microphone wearing a Colorado hat

Deion Sanders shares update on latest health issue

3 days ago

Sidebar

© 2025 · LB Sports Media Group Inc

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega