Overview

• Casas tore his left patellar tendon running to first on May 2 and underwent surgery two days later while still using crutches during initial rehab.
• He plans to spend the summer and offseason at Boston’s spring training complex in Fort Myers with the goal of being ready for Opening Day next year.
• Team doctors predict a full recovery and Casas says he won’t alter his aggressive style despite calling the process his “worst nightmare.”
• Boston has slid to a 29–33 record, leads the American League with 50 errors and has rotated prospects and veterans, including Rafael Devers and Abraham Toro, at first base.
• Third baseman Alex Bregman reports his quad strain is healing at “warp speed” and Casas has leaned on former pitcher Garrett Richards for mental support during recovery.