Crimson Sox Predicted To Retain Former First-Spherical Choose, Per Insider

[ad_1] The Boston Crimson Sox have a dilemma to take care of this offseason at first base.

Heading into this season, Triston Casas, a former first-round draft decide, was anticipated to be the Crimson Sox's long-term first baseman after a powerful displaying the previous two seasons. Sadly for him, the 25-year-old struggled this season, slashing .182/.277/.303 with three residence runs and 11 RBIs in 29 video games earlier than struggling a season-ending harm.

Casas' regression makes Boston's first base image unclear and one thing to observe intently heading into the offseason. There are big-name first basemen obtainable in free company that the Crimson Sox might goal, together with Pete Alonso or Josh Naylor, however The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey predicts that the Crimson Sox will nonetheless retain Casas.

"I don’t assume he’ll be traded for a number of causes," McCaffrey stated Thursday. "Casas is coming off a serious harm, so he has little or no commerce worth for the time being. The Crimson Sox have seen his rehab up shut, however different groups don’t have that luxurious and certain wouldn’t provide a lot for him. In the meantime, for the Crimson Sox, depth is vital. Casas is projected to make roughly $1.7 million in arbitration and likewise has minor league choices. In the event that they really feel he’s not prepared initially of the season to contribute within the majors, the Crimson Sox might possibility him to Triple A. He’s been a serious energy risk previously, and if he can regain that kind, buying and selling him now could be a mistake.

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McCaffrey is appropriate that Casas' commerce worth is at its lowest level in years. The 25-year-old first baseman has missed the vast majority of the previous two seasons with accidents and displayed a serious regression this season. One upside is how Casas stays beneath crew management by means of the 2028 season. Ready to decide on Casas will be the proper transfer, however even when the Crimson Sox select to retain the previous first-round decide, bringing in one other first baseman continues to be a necessity this offseason.