​Willson Contreras Makes Own Decision on Being Traded from Red Sox originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Willson Contreras, in some ways, controls his own destiny.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis name has been thrown around in trade rumors, but there hasn’t actually been legs to those rumors, because Contreras has the power.His contract with Boston includes a no-trade clause. The Red Sox can’t trade Contreras without his approval.And right now, the All-Star first baseman doesn’t plan on going anywhere.Contreras told reporters before the All-Star Game that he wouldn’t approve any deal.This is how MassLive’s Chris Cotillo explained it in a post on X on Tuesday:”Willson Contreras says he went to the Red Sox and told them he would not be willing to waive his no-trade clause. He wants to finish his career in Boston. Joked that he got out ahead of potential rumors by making his stance clear.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: Willson Contreras might’ve been robbed in the Home Run DerbyContreras added a heartfelt line: “I’ve found my family.”He’s having the best season of his career, and he even made it to the Home Run Derby in addition to his All-Star selection.Clearly, Contreras feels comfortable in Boston, and this isn’t the last year of his contract, so it wouldn’t be overly key for the Red Sox to consider trading him even if rumors had been true.But considering Contreras doesn’t plan on leaving, it’s all a moot point.Boston has turned things around heading into the All-Star Break, a nine-game winning streak giving them a chance of doing big things in the second half.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’ll certainly give them a better chance of making noise and chasing a playoff spot if Contreras is in the lineup. And he’s not planning on wearing any other uniforms this season.Latest Red Sox news2026 Red Sox schedule2026 Red Sox rosterComplete history of Red Sox championships