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Red Sox Lose Triston Casas for Season After Devastating Knee Injury

The first baseman ruptured his left patellar tendon and will undergo surgery, leaving Boston to address a glaring void at first base.

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Boston Red Sox’s Triston Casas is transported off the field on a stretcher after an apparent injury during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Alex Bregman #2, Jarren Duran #16 and Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate their 10-2 MLB game win over the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on April 29, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 1: Nathaniel Lowe #33 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 4-2.

Overview

  • Triston Casas suffered a ruptured left patellar tendon during a May 2 game, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025 season.
  • Casas will undergo surgery, with recovery expected to take 8-12 months, based on similar injuries in professional athletes.
  • Romy Gonzalez has been tasked with taking over first-base duties, while Abraham Toro was called up from Triple-A Worcester to provide additional infield depth.
  • The injury highlights the Red Sox's lack of proven first-base options, prompting the front office to explore internal and external solutions, including potential trades.
  • Manager Alex Cora ruled out moving Rafael Devers or top prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer to first base, despite ongoing roster challenges.