Boston Red Sox fans have something to look forward to as first baseman Triston Casas is inching closer to a return to the lineup. Casas has been sidelined since April with a rib injury that he described as feeling like a “car crash” inside his body. Updates on his progress have been scarce, but chief baseball officer Craig Breslow recently offered some positive news.
During an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” Breslow revealed that Casas has been making significant progress in his recovery. He has been swinging at full intensity and taking full batting practice, indicating that he could be ready for rehab games by the end of the week. This is a much quicker turnaround than previously anticipated.
Casas had a strong start to the season, batting .244 with six home runs and 10 RBI in 22 games before his injury. While the exact timeline for his return to the Major League remains uncertain, the latest update is the most promising news fans have heard so far. Breslow also mentioned that the rehab process may be longer than usual due to the injury’s “sensitive nature” and the need for Casas to work through some physical and mental hurdles.
With Casas progressing well and getting closer to a return, the Red Sox offense could receive a much-needed boost in the near future. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his comeback as the team looks to strengthen its roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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