How could Willson Contreras close the door on a potential trade to the Mariners? Because he can. That’s why. Contreras has a no-trade clause giving him control
Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras at bat during the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect How could Willson Contreras close the door on a potential trade to the Mariners? Because he can. That’s why. Contreras has a no-trade clause giving him control over where he plays next.
According toContreras recently told the Red Sox front office that he has little interest in leaving Boston ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. He stopped slightly short of saying he would reject every possible trade, but there was not much ambiguity left in his comments.
“The front office knows the answer,” Contreras said. He later added that he believes he has “found my family” in Boston and would like to finish his career there. They need another dependable right-handed hitter. Contreras has power and postseason experience.
He’s also transitioned to first base, giving Seattle another potential option to spell Josh Naylor. He went into the All-Star break with 20 home runs and a .921 OPS in 88 games for Boston. He’s 34, and producing one of the best offensive seasons of his career. Of course Mariners fans would notice that kind of production.
The problem is that a fit is not the same thing as an available player. That distinction tends to get lost around the trade deadline. Sure, Contreras at DH makes sense. But how exactly would that have worked with Naylor as the everyday first baseman?
Also, who knows if those two egos would actually work in the same clubhouse. Boston also finished the first half on quite a run. They won 14 out of 16 and have moved within a half-game of a wild-card spot. This isn’t exactly bad news for the Mariners because there was never much evidence that Boston planned to trade Contreras in the first place.
Still,Tremayne Person is the Publisher for Mariners On SI and the Site Expert at Friars on Base, with additional bylines across FanSided’s MLB division. He founded the Keep It Electric podcast in 2023 and covers baseball with a blend of analysis, context, and a little well-timed side-eye just to keep things honest. Tremayne grew up a Mariners fan in Richmond, Va.
, and that passion ultimately led him to move to Seattle to cover the team closely and become a regular at home games. Through his writing, he connects with fans who want a deeper, more personal understanding of the game. When he’s not at T-Mobile Park, he’s with his dog, gaming, or finding the next storyline worth digging into.
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