Report: Catcher Willson Contreras agrees to five-year, $87.5M deal with Cardinals

December 07, 2022 - 1:07pm

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Baltimore. (Julio Cortez/AP)

All-star catcher Willson Contreras has agreed to a five-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth $87.5 million over the five years.

Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2022

The Venezuelan made his third appearance in the MLB All-Star Game as a member of the Chicago Cubs last season.

Contreras slashed .243/.349/.466 with 22 homers and 55 RBI for the Cubs last season.

The Cardinals were in the market for a catcher after the retirement of Yadier Molina.

Report: Catcher Willson Contreras agrees to five-year, $87.5M deal with Cardinals

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