Red Sox Willson Contreras Plans Revealed After Jake Bauers Signing
“Red Sox plan for Jake Bauers is to mostly be the designated hitter while cycling in at first base to get Willson Contreras off his feet more, sources say,” Cotillo wrote on X.
- That’s also worth watching to see which Red Sox either are moved this offseason or simply play next less season because Bauers is now the regular DH.
- “The Red Sox want Contreras healthy for 162 and that helps to that end.” That’s logical at least as for how it pertains to Contreras.
- (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 28: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after making the final out during the ninth inning against Richie Palacios #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays in game five of the 2026 World Series at Tropicana Field on October 28, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being struck out by John Schreiber #56 of the New York Yankees to end game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Bauers is a first baseman, the spot Contreras handled so well for the Red Sox in 2026.
- Bauers is going to be the designated hitter on most days, with the capability to slot in for Contreras at first when needed, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.
- (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) The Boston Red Sox didn’t wait around to make the first real splash of MLB free agency.
- (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Bauers, who caught the final out of the World Series for the Brewers, does come with an interesting added layer once it’s known that he’ll be the DH.
- It’s a seemingly positive move by the Red Sox, and for not even too huge a cost.
- On Friday, they signed Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million contract.
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