TRISTON CASAS NEWS

Not expected back during homestand Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Casas (ribs) likely won't return from the 60-day injured list before the Red Sox's homestand ends Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Hera...

Impact Casas seems to have physically recovered from the cartilage tear in his ribcage that forced him onto the injured list in April, but he'll remain at Triple-A Worcester for the next several days in order to continue working on his timing at the plate. However, his rehab assignment is set to expire next week, so he should be activated off the 60-day IL sometime during Boston's road series in Baltimore that begins Friday.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back during homestand Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Casas (ribs) likely won't return to the Red Sox before their current homestand ends Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Casas seems to have physically recovered from the cartilage tear in his ribcage that forced him onto the injured list in April, but it appears he'll remain at Triple-A Worcester for the next several days in order to continue working on his timing at the plate. However, his rehab assignment is due to expire next week, so he should be activated off the 60-day IL sometime during Boston's upcoming series in Baltimore.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora says Triston Casas's return is 'up to him' - The Boston Globe Triston Casas played games in three straight days for Worcester from Tuesday through Thursday and 10 of the 19 balls he’s put in play clocki...

AUGUST 10 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Return date up to him Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated Friday that Casas (ribs) will be activated from the 60-day injured list whenever the first baseman feels his timing at the plate is ready, Alex...

Impact Casas is 8-for-25 with five doubles and a 7:2 K:BB over six rehab games with Triple-A Worcester. It sounds like the team is no longer concerned about whether Casas is ready physically and now it's just about knocking a little more rust off. While the news is relatively vague in terms of a potential timetable, it would appear Casas could be back any day now. He's been sidelined since late April with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Why Saturday was a breakthrough for Red Sox' Triston Casas in road to return - The Boston Globe “I like the at-bats I’ve been having,” Casas said. “They’re only gonna get better.”

AUGUST 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Alex Cora on Triston Casas' injury progress | 08/03/2024 Alex Cora discusses Triston Casas making progress from his injury, his at-bats progressing, the Red Sox making sure he's healthy and more

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

Despite Triston Casas's attempts at humor, Red Sox are taking first baseman's rehab seriously - The Boston Globe The club was surprised Friday when Casas told a reporter in Worcester, “When I make contact with the ball, it feels like someone’s stabbing...

AUGUST 3 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Begins rehab assignment Casas (ribs) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact This was the first rehab game for Casas, who batted second and was removed after seven innings. The Red Sox will want to see Casas play the field and in back-to-back games before returning him to the majors. He could potentially be activated off the injured list early in August.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Casas (ribs) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact This was the first rehab game for Casas, who batted second and was removed after seven innings. The Red Sox will want to see Casas play the field and in back-to-back games before returning him to the majors. He could potentially be activated off the injured list early in August.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab stint Casas (ribs) is expected to begin rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Worcester, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The first baseman has been on the shelf over three months due to a strain and torn cartilage in his left rib cage, but he's now been cleared for game action. It's unclear how many rehab games Casas will require before rejoining the Red Sox, but he should have a chance to be activated during the first half of August.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Triston Casas (ribcage) makes progress, could begin rehab assignment next week The Red Sox first baseman, who's been sidelined since the end of April, had a good week of activity while the team was on the road and could...

JULY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM

Could start rehab games this week Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Thursday on 93.7 FM in Boston that Casas (ribs) is taking full batting practice and could be ready to begin a rehab assignment by...

Impact The Red Sox have given mixed messages on the status of Casas' progress in recent days, but Breslow's statement Thursday certainly qualifies as the most favorable update that's been offered. If Casas is indeed ready for rehab games in the coming days, he could have a shot to return in early- to mid-August. The first baseman has been sidelined since late April with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could be turning corner in rehab Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Casas (ribs) could be close to turning a corner in the recovery process, Ian Browne of MLB.comreports.

Impact Cora was relaying what he was told by a trainer and didn't divulge further details, but it's an encouraging update after the skipper indicated over the weekend that Casas was not close to beginning a rehab assignment. A timetable still appears very much up in the air for Casas, who has been sidelined since late April with a strain and torn cartilage in his left rib.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Showing signs of progress Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Casas (ribs) could be close to turning a corner in his recovery, Ian Browne of MLB.comreports.

Impact Cora was relaying what he was told by a trainer and didn't divulge further details, but it's an encouraging update after the skipper indicated over the weekend that Casas was not close to beginning a rehab assignment. A return timeline still appears very much up in the air for the first baseman, who has been sidelined since late April with a strain and torn cartilage in his left rib cage.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment not imminent Red Sox manager said Friday that "it will be a while" when asked if Casas (ribs) was close to a rehab assignment, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact There were encouraging reports on Casas prior to the All-Star break, but the first baseman still feels some pain in his side. He continues to hit off a tee and take soft toss. When asked about a September return, the manager said the team and players are focused on what they need to do in the present, and "to start thinking 12 days from now or 15 days from now, that's not the way we're doing it." Cora's comments put a damper on the talk of Casas getting into game action anytime soon.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment not imminent Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that "it will be a while" before Casas (ribs) is able to begin a rehab assignment, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact There were encouraging reports on Casas prior to the All-Star break, but the first baseman still feels some pain in his side. He continues to hit off a tee and take soft toss. When asked about a September return, the manager said the team and players are focused on what they need to do in the present, and "to start thinking 12 days from now or 15 days from now, that's not the way we're doing it." Cora's comments put a damper on the talk of Casas getting into game action anytime soon.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Why revised timetable for Triston Casas means trouble for Red Sox | Sean McAdam The hope was that Triston Casas would rejoin the Red Sox by July 1. Then, an August 1 return proved overly optimistic. On Friday, Alex Cora...

JULY 20 • MASSLIVE.COM

Triston Casas not close to rejoining Red Sox lineup. 'It will be a while.' - The Boston Globe Casas, out since April 20 with a rib cage fracture, first thought he would return in late June. Now, manager Alex Cora let it be known a min...

JULY 20 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

May begin rehab assignment in late July Casas (rib) could be cleared to start hitting in the batting cage within the next week and may be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before the end of the month,...

Impact After landing on the injured list April 21 with a strain and torn cartilage in his left rib, Casas had previously expressed optimism that he would be ready to return to the Boston lineup at the start of July. That prediction ultimately proved to be too ambitious, as Casas wasn't even cleared to resume swinging a bat until the final week of June. Casas hasn't seemed to experiencing any setbacks since he started taking swings again, but facing off against high-velocity pitching in the batting cage or in live batting practice will provide a better test of the first baseman's health. Given that Casas will eventually need at least a few rehab games to get his timing back at the plate, he might not be a realistic option to return from the IL until early August.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15 • MLB.COM

Red Sox's Triston Casas To Show Different Talent At MLB All-Star Game You'll see Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas during MLB All-Star week, but not in his usual role.

JULY 14 • NESN.COM

Hits off tee Casas (ribs) took soft toss and swung off a tee Friday, Peter Abraham of The Boston Glove reports.

Impact Swinging off a tee represents an advancement in Casas' rehab. The injured first baseman had been limited to dry swings since late June. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment following the All-Star break and is hoping for a late-July return.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Triston Casas interviews Dominic Smith after the 12-9 win | 07/09/2024 Triston Casas interviews Dominic Smith on the field after the Red Sox complete a 12-9 win over the Athletics

JULY 10 • MLB.COM

Hitting off tee this week Casas (ribs) is expected to start hitting off a tee this week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Casas has been taking dry swings since June 26 but will progress to hitting off a tee later this week. The first baseman isn't expected to begin a rehab assignment until after the All-Star break, but it's possible he'll be activated near the end of July.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Two weeks out from rehab assignment Casas (ribs) is likely two weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Casas has progressed to taking dry swings in the batting cage, doing so on June 26 and again July 3. He's also tracked pitches against the Trajekt machine, which mimics MLB pitchers. The next big step for Casas will be hitting the ball in on-field batting practice.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE