Triston Casas Could Begin Rehab Assignment By End Of The Week
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is taking full batting practice and could go on a minor-league rehab assignment by the end of the week, according to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. Casas was targeting a rehab assignment all along at the end of July, but there were reports recently that suggested the 24-year-old left-handed slugger wasn't close to playing in minor league games. If Casas indeed begins a rehab assignment later this week/weekend, he'll have a shot to return to the big-league roster in early August. He's recovering from torn cartilage in his left rib cage that he suffered in late April. Given the amount of time he's missed, expect the Red Sox to be cautious in not bringing him off the injured list too soon. When Casas is ready, he'll return to regular first base duties in Boston and is worth rostering in all fantasy formats for his power upside.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) could be close to turning a corner in his recovery process, one of the team trainers told manager Alex Cora. This comes after it was reported over the weekend that Casas wasn't particularly close to going out on a minor-league rehab assignment. We'll have to wait and see what is actually the case for the 24-year-old left-handed slugger, and he remains without a timetable for a return while recovering from torn cartilage in his left rib cage. Casas has been sidelined since late April, so he's going to need a lengthy rehab assignment, and fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting him back until at least mid-August. The former first-rounder has considerable power upside when healthy after clubbing a career-high 24 home runs in 132 games in his first full season in the big leagues for Boston in 2023.
Triston Casas Still Far Away From Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is still "far away" from his minor-league rehab assignment, according to Boston skipper Alex Cora. Greg Dudek of NESN.com reported that Casas has only been seen on the diamond with a microphone, and that seems to be the case going forward. The 24-year-old has reportedly begun taking dry swings, but his potential return date still seems quite far away. Casas has played in only 22 games this season after posting a strong .263/.367/.490 line with 24 home runs, 65 RBI, and a 70:126 BB:K ratio in 2023. The former first-round pick could still return to the major leagues in the stretch run of the season but will have to participate in an extensive rehab assignment beforehand, given how much time he has missed this summer.
Triston Casas Could Begin Rehab Assignment Before End Of July
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) started taking soft toss and hitting off a tee before the All-Star break and could progress within the next week to hitting in the cage with no setbacks. That could mean that he could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before the end of July. Casas has been sidelined since April 20 but deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues because of his power upside from the left side as Boston's starting first baseman when healthy. Before injuring his rib cartilage, the 24-year-old former 26th overall pick was hitting .244/.344/.513 with an .857 OPS, six home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored in 78 at-bats. Casas hit .263 with 24 home runs and 65 RBI in 132 games in 2023 in his first full season in the big leagues.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) is still taking dry swings in his rehab process, manager Alex Cora said before Wednesday's game against the hosting Miami Marlins. As expected, the Red Sox are taking things very methodically with Casas given his long absence due to torn cartilage in his left rib cage and the nature of the injury. Considering he hasn't yet progressed to hitting off a tee, let alone live batting practice, Casas' return to the major-league roster coming before the mid-July All-Star break can be pretty safely ruled out at this point. In 90 plate appearances before going down, the 24-year-old former first-round pick was slashing a robust .244/.344/.513 with six home runs, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored as Boston's everyday first baseman and remains worth stashing in all fantasy leagues.
Triston Casas Feels Great After Swinging On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) said he swung in the cage on Wednesday for the first time since his injury and felt great. The real test, though, will come when he sees how sore he is on Thursday, but the initial return was like "riding a bike." The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman took around 20 swings in the cage at roughly 75 percent effort as he recovers from a cartilage tear in his left rib cage that he suffered in late April. The next step for Casas will be to start hitting off a tee before he eventually progresses to facing live pitching before eventually embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. Barring a setback, Casas could return to the Red Sox's lineup at some point in late July. The former 26th overall pick in 2018 had 24 homers in his first full season in 2023 and should be stashed in all fantasy formats because of his power upside.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) had an MRI on his ribs on Monday, and he and the team are awaiting results. The Red Sox are hoping to get Casas back into their lineup as early as next week, and as long as the MRI results come back clean, the infielder should be able to ramp up his activity in preparation for a return before the All-Star break. Casas is on the way back from torn cartilage in his left rib cage, and it sounds like he'll be able to bypass a minor-league rehab assignment before re-entering the mix. The 24-year-old former first-round pick was slashing a potent .244/.344/.513 with six home runs, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored across 90 plate appearances as Boston's primary first baseman before getting injured this season, and he should be a great source of slugging for fantasy managers upon his activation from the injured list.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) has made significant progress in his recovery from torn cartilage in his left rib cage. Casas was scheduled to be examined on Thursday by the team's medical staff, and the Red Sox should have a better idea of when he'll be cleared to start swinging following that evaluation. He's been doing other baseball activities recently, including taking grounders and throwing, and Casas might have a chance to return to Boston when he's first eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on June 21. The 24-year-old former top prospect was slashing a promising .244/.344/.513 with six home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored through 90 plate appearances (22 games) before going down, and he should be stashed in most fantasy leagues with a late-June return being the expectation.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is reportedly on track to start swinging a bat next week. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since April 20 with a fracture and cartilage tear in his left ribcage. It is a tricky injury to recover from, but picking up a bat is a very positive sign. Casas is not eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until June 21 and will likely need a few appearances in the minor leagues before activation. Despite the extended absence, Casas is still worth holding in the majority of fantasy formats due to his prospect pedigree and raw power potential. He also remains a high-end asset in any dynasty formats.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) will take ground balls on Friday, according to manager Alex Cora. Casas said that he recently started a running program and has been lifting weights as well, so he's clearly making good progress as he recovers from a tricky rib injury. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter is currently on the 60-day injured list and won't be able to return to Boston until June 21, though, so fantasy managers are going to need to stay patient and keep him stashed until then. The last step of his rehab will likely be throwing before he's cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Until Casas is able to return to Beantown, expect the BoSox to continue rotating players like Garrett Cooper, Dominic Smith and Romy Gonzalez in at first base.
