Triston Casas was once projected to be a key cog in the Red Sox’ next wave of top young talent.
But, after breaking through with a 23-homer season in 2023, the power-hitting first baseman has seen his career derailed by injuries and a sizable dip in production.
He has appeared in just 92 total games over the last two seasons, batting .222 with 16 home runs and 43 RBI over that stretch. Prior to suffering a season-ending ruptured patellar tendon in his knee on May 2, Casas was batting just .182 with three home runs and a .277 on-base percentage.
Casas still has some potential given his age (25) and skillset as a patient hitter with some pop.
But as the Red Sox look to take advantage of this current contention window after earning a playoff berth in 2025, can Boston afford to wait on Cas

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