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Red Sox Stick with Gonzalez-Toro Platoon at First Base After Casas Injury

Manager Alex Cora reaffirms Rafael Devers will remain DH, with no immediate plans to shift him to first base or activate Masataka Yoshida as DH.

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during an end of season press conference on September 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 25: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout before a game against the Monterrey Sultanes on March 25, 2025 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Overview

  • Triston Casas is out for the season due to a knee injury, leaving the Red Sox without their starting first baseman.
  • The team has opted for a temporary platoon of Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at first base, despite their limited major league experience.
  • Manager Alex Cora reiterated there are no plans to move Rafael Devers, who has no first base experience, from his designated hitter role.
  • Masataka Yoshida, recovering from an injury, will not be considered for the DH role until he is ready to play in the outfield.
  • Boston's lack of a high-level first base prospect limits internal options, highlighting broader challenges with roster flexibility and depth.