Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas Hospitalized After Knee Injury
Boston, MA – The Red Sox faced a harrowing moment during Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins as first baseman Triston Casas sustained a “significant knee injury” following a collision at first base. The incident occurred in the second inning when Casas awkwardly twisted his left ankle while running out a ground ball, colliding with Twins’ first baseman Ty France.
Casas, visibly shaken, grabbed his knee and required a stretcher to be removed from the field. Manager Alex Cora confirmed postgame that Casas was hospitalized for further evaluation, stating, “It’s a significant knee injury.” While no specific diagnosis has been released, Cora expressed concern for the young player, emphasizing the hard work Casas invested in the offseason to prepare for the season ahead.
Before the injury, the 25-year-old had been struggling at the plate, batting only .184 with three home runs in 28 games. Romy Gonzalez stepped in as his replacement, although the team lacks depth at first base, leaving the Red Sox to grapple with the potential impact on their lineup.
Teammates voiced their support, with Alex Bregman describing the situation as "horrible" and expressing hope for Casas’s speedy recovery. Further updates on his condition are anticipated in the coming days.
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