Red Sox potentially looking to make roster improvements due to Triston Casas' injury.
In a tough blow for the Boston Red Sox, their star first baseman Triston Casas is out for the season due to a ruptured tendon in his left knee, sustained during an infield roller against the Minnesota Twins. While Casas battled an early season slump, the team had high expectations for him, especially after his impressive performance in 2023 (24 home runs, .856 OPS).
With Casas out, the Red Sox find themselves in a tricky situation. Craig Breslow, their chief baseball officer, has announced they'll explore both internal and external options to fill the gap.
One internal possibility is Abraham Toro, who was called up from Triple-A Worcester when Casas went on the IL. Toro, a versatile infield player with a career batting average of .219, could provide some temporary relief. However, he's not seen as a long-term solution for first base.
Another internal candidate is Romy Gonzalez, who has shown promising results with four hits in his last two starts at first base. With a current batting average of .327, Gonzalez could potentially step up and secure more starts.
Rather than moving Rafael Devers to first base, the Red Sox are keeping their DH in his position. Cora acknowledged Devers's improvement since initially being asked to handle the DH role and reiterated his position as the team's designated hitter.
The Red Sox's Minor League has other potential depth options, such as Alex Binelas, an overlooked prospect with good defensive skills and sneaky athleticism, and Nathan Hickey, who's improving at the bat in Triple-A this year. As the season progresses or if the need arises, these players could emerge as viable candidates.
The Red Sox will need to navigate these options carefully, aiming to find a suitable replacement for Casas while minimizing the impact on the team's overall performance. With the playoffs looming, every move counts.
1 - The Red Sox will need to find a replacement for the injured Triston Casas, who is out for the season with a ruptured tendon, in the MLB baseball season of 2025.
2 - Craig Breslow, the Red Sox's chief baseball officer, has stated that they will explore both internal and external options to fill this gap.
3 - Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez could be potential internal candidates, with Toro having temporary relief potential and Gonzalez showing promising results recently.
4 - The Red Sox may consider bringing up Alex Binelas or Nathan Hickey from their Minor League as they look for depth options, aiming to minimize the impact on their overall performance, especially with the playoffs approaching.
