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Cardinals Acquire Willson Contreras as Their New Starting Catcher

Subheading: Cardinals Sign Contreras to Five-Year Contract Worth $87.5 Million

WEB SAN DIEGO -- The St. Louis Cardinals have filled their primary need at catcher, signing free agent Willson Contreras to a five-year, $87.5 million contract. Contreras is expected to be the Cardinals' starting catcher for the 2023 season and beyond.

Contreras, a three-time All-Star and Silver Slugger, was one of the most sought-after catchers on the free agent market this offseason. He is known for his strong defense, leadership, and ability to hit for power and average.

With Contreras behind the plate, the Cardinals are hoping to improve their defense and offensive production from the catcher position. Contreras has a career .275 batting average with 104 home runs and 417 RBIs.

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