Willson Contreras Trade Breakdown: Is Hunter Dobbins Ready for the Rotation? | Cards Central 365
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The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, but fans are asking if the return package moves the needle for 2026.
We take a deep dive into the new arms headed to St. Louis and where they fit into a crowded, competitive rotation picture.
In this episode of Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the acquisition of Hunter Dobbins and his recovery from a torn ACL. We analyze whether Dobbins is a day-one starter or a depth piece alongside Andre Pallante and Kyle Leahy.
Plus, we look at the high-upside "lottery ticket" prospects included in the deal and what Chaim Bloom’s strategy reveals about the Cardinals' future.
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