Triston Casas Injury: What Happened To Triston Casas?

The Red Sox got some bad news on Friday night. Triston Casas went down with a nasty-looking knee injury in the second inning against the Twins. He collapsed awkwardly while running to first base and had to be stretchered off the field. Not what you want to see.

Manager Alex Cora called it a “significant injury” and said Casas was taken to a local hospital for tests. The 24-year-old was already struggling at the plate this season (.182 average with 3 homers and 11 RBIs in 29 games), but his power potential and presence in the lineup were still important. Now the Sox have a big hole to fill at first base.

Internal Red Sox First Base Options After Triston Casas Injury

In the immediate aftermath, Romy Gonzalez stepped in at first base. Gonzalez has been platooning with Casas against left-handed pitchers and is likely to see increased playing time. While some have speculated about moving Rafael Devers to first base, the Red Sox have indicated that Devers will remain in his current role.

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Bobby Dalbec could get a look if the Red Sox want a little more pop. He’s been stashed in Triple-A Worcester, but we all know he’s got major league power, just with some strikeout baggage. Still, in the short term, he’s a logical call-up.

Then there’s Pablo Reyes, the do-it-all utility guy. He’s played just about everywhere and has filled in at first before. If Cora wants flexibility and defensive versatility, Reyes might sneak into the mix, especially in late-game spots.

Could Roman Anthony Get the Call?

Top prospect Roman Anthony has been mentioned as a potential call-up. However, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow has stated that the organization is not considering moving Anthony, an outfielder, to first base at this time, focusing instead on his development in the outfield.

As the Red Sox wait for full details on Casas’ injury, expect a mix of González and maybe Dalbec holding down first base. It’s not an ideal situation, but Boston has a few ways to patch things together, at least in the short term.

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