The Red Sox have signed outfielder to a minor league contract, reports. Contreras is changing teams for the first time in his pro career, as he had been a member of the Twins organization since he was selected in the ninth round of the 2017 draft, and until Minnesota released him in August. That time in the Twin Cities did result in Yonny Chirinos Jersey Contreras first stint as a big leaguer, as he played in 28 games for Minnesota during the 2022 season, hitting .121/.148/.293 over 61 plate appearances. This lackluster output and the Twins crowded outfield picture meant that Contreras didnt get any more MLB playing time in 2023, plus he didnt force the i sue by batting a modest .274/.352/.418 over 381 PA for Triple-A St. Paul last season. Contreras (who turns 29 in January) has had a lot of problems avoiding strikeouts during his pro career, but he has posted decent numbers at the Triple-A level. A solid defender who can play all three outfield positions, Contreras speed has helped both his defensive efforts and his offensive threat level, as he has stolen 93 bases in 126 chances during his minor league career. With two minor league option years remaining, Contereras gives the Red Sox some po sible extra depth to be kept at Triple-A should a need arise in the outfield. Since the Twins outrighted him off their 40-man roster in August, Contreras now has the ability to reject any future outright a signments in favor of free agency, giving him a bit of extra leverage for the remainder of his career. Xzavion Curry Jersey