Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) said he avoided a fracture in his left rib cage but instead suffered torn cartilage, which is an unusual injury without contact. Casas was told by a doctor that he "created my own car crash." He has a wide timetable for a return between three and nine weeks to start cardio activity/strengthening. Casas said he's very optimistic that he'll return this year, but fantasy managers could be waiting for a while to get the 24-year-old left-handed slugger back. The former 26th overall pick in 2018 is worth stashing in all fantasy formats, though, as he was already up to six home runs in his first 78 at-bats of 2024. For the foreseeable future, Bobby Dalbec should continue to see most of the playing time at first base in Boston, with Rob Refsnyder also potentially filling in.

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) has been diagnosed with a left-rib fracture and will be out "a while." Casas hurt himself swinging last Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was put on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger is obviously going to miss well beyond 10 days while on the IL, but there's no exact firm timetable for when he might be able to rejoin the Red Sox as their everyday first baseman. Until he's able to return, Bobby Dalbec figures to see most of the playing time at the cold corner in Boston, but Pablo Reyes and Rob Refsnyder could also factor in if Dalbec continues to struggle at the plate. He currently has just one hit in his first 30 at-bats in 2024 with three walks and 18 strikeouts in 14 games.

An MRI exam that Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib) underwent on Monday confirmed the expectation that he's going to miss a significant amount of time with his injury. Casas was placed on the 10-day injured list, but it's basically a foregone conclusion that he'll miss much more time than that. The former 26th overall pick in 2018 out of high school needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats for now, as he had already cleared the fences six times while driving in 10 in his first 78 at-bats of the 2024 season while hitting .244 (19-for-78). Until Casas is able to return, the Red Sox will move forward with some combination of Bobby Dalbec, Pablo Reyes and Rob Refsnyder at first base in Beantown. With none of the trio likely to see consistent playing time, they aren't very attractive in mixed fantasy leagues.

The Boston Red Sox announced on Sunday that they have placed first baseman Triston Casas (rib) on the 10-day injured list with a left-rib strain and recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from the minors in a corresponding move. Casas will be out now until May after injuring his rib in Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger could be out beyond the 10 days, too, but fantasy managers in most formats should keep Casas stashed in an IL spot, as he has hit .244 (19-for-78) with six home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored in his first 22 games of the 2024 season. Bobby Dalbec is the most likely candidate to see most of the playing time at first base for the BoSox with Casas sidelined, but he has just one hit in his first 26 at-bats so far this year.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is experiencing "left rib discomfort" according to the Red Sox. Not much other detail was given by the team in regards to Casas' injury. The 24-year-old exited the game in the first inning after grabbing at his left side during an at-bat. Though Casas was able to draw a walk and run the bases after the injury it was too painful for him to continue. Boston is already dealing with a litany of injuries to key members of their lineup with Trevor Story, Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill being hurt and if Casas is to miss any significant time it would be yet another blow to their lineup. In Casas' absence, Pablo Reyes may see additional playing time.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas exited early in the Red Sox game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Casas took a swing on a 3-1 count in the top of the first, fouled the ball off and then appeared to grab at his left side. Casas eventually drew a walk and still ran the bases before exiting. Pablo Reyes entered the game for the 24-year-old. More should be known about the extent of Casas' injury after the game but fantasy managers are hoping the highly-ranked first baseman won't miss much time if any. The Red Sox are already dealing with a swath of injuries to key contributors in Trevor Story and Rafael Devers and another blow to a productive member of their lineup would be a gut punch to Boston.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas stayed hot with a 2-for-4 performance in Tuesday's contest versus the Cleveland Indians. He also drew a walk and homered for the fifth time this season. Casas was a popular name heading into draft day this season and he has backed that up by hitting .258 with five homers and nine RBI. It seems like Casas has been around forever, but he is just 24 years of age and amid a breakout season. Casas should be rostered in all formats as he looks to continue his success on Wednesday versus Ben Lively in Game 3 of a four-game series with the Guardians.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old has now hit homers in back-to-back games for the first time this season. Casas started the year slowly but has come alive as of late. He is now slashing .259/.358/.500 with four home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs scored. Casas was a trendy breakout candidate heading into 2024 and is starting to deliver on the hype. He can be started with confidence while he enjoys this hot streak.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas hit his first home run of the season on Friday in an 8-6 win over the Angels. It came right after a Tyler O'Neill home run in the second inning, part of a three-homer inning for the Sox. Casas finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI, one run scored, and a walk. The 24-year-old is batting .233 (7-for-30) with three RBI, four runs scored, and a 5:9 BB:K over eight games thus far. The powerful lefty hit .263 last season and belted 24 home runs with a 13.1% Barrel%, so expect more to come on the power front.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas launched his first home run of the spring during Wednesday's 9-4 Grapefruit League win over the division-rival New York Yankees, going 2-for-3 with a solo homer in the fourth inning. After missing some time with an illness to begin spring training, Casas is now batting 3-for-23 (.130) overall. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger and former first-round pick is set to operate as Boston's everyday first baseman following Justin Turner's offseason departure to the Toronto Blue Jays, and he's being drafted as a top-10 fantasy option at the cold corner after rolling to 2023's finish line with a .319/.417/.622 triple-slash line, 15 blasts, and 38 RBI over his closing 50 games. His placement in the BoSox' lineup may not be ideal to start the campaign, but some improved hitting could help Casas work his way up the order.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, playing first base and batting cleanup. Casas is now over his bout with the flu and will return to spring training action this weekend as he prepares for Opening Day in late March. The 24-year-old will be Boston's starting first baseman, and the 26-year-old left-handed slugger will have high expectations after breaking out to the tune of a .263/.367/.490 slash line with an .856 OPS, 24 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 65 RBI and 66 runs scored in 132 games in 2023 in his first full big-league season. If he stays healthy, Casas should improve as long as he keeps hitting the ball as hard as he did in 2023. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 10 fantasy first baseman.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) has been away from JetBlue Park for a few days as he recovers from the flu. He has still been managing to swing a bat, per manager Alex Cora, and he should be healthy enough to play in a game within the next few days. The 24-year-old looked great in his first full season last year, slashing .263/.367/.490 with 24 homers, 65 RBI, 70 walks, and 126 strikeouts over 132 games. He was the AL Rookie of the Month in July and should remain an everyday contributor this coming season. He has shown solid defensive skills at first base but needs to produce better splits against lefties before the Red Sox can trust him to start on a daily basis.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) is getting close to starting a hitting program this offseason now that his shoulder injury has healed up. Casas was unable to finish out the 2023 regular season due to inflammation in his right shoulder, but he didn't need surgery of any kind and will have plenty of time to heal up this offseason before spring training kicks off in 2024. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger was impressive in his first full major-league season with Boston last year, slashing .263/.367/.490 with an .856 OPS, 24 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 65 RBI and 66 runs scored in 132 games as the Red Sox's primary first baseman. The future is bright for Casas.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) is unlikely to play again in 2023. He is still being checked by doctors, but regardless of the specifics regarding his right-shoulder injury, the Red Sox see no need to rush him back in a lost season. Although it was a disappointing year overall for the BoSox with another finish outside of the playoffs, it was a strong first full major-league season for Casas. The 23-year-old young left-handed hitter served as Boston's regular starting first baseman and finished with a .263/.367/.490 slash line, an .856 OPS, 24 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 65 RBI and 66 runs scored in 502 plate appearances over 132 games played. In 13 starts in September before being shut down, he went 13-for-49 (.265) with three homers, two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to MLB.com. Bobby Dalbec was recalled in a corresponding move. The Rookie of the Year candidate missed Friday's contest and was scratched from Saturday's lineup with right shoulder soreness. Hours later, the club decided Casas would require an IL stint. The 23-year-old has been an important piece of the Red Sox offense, slashing .263/.367/490 with 24 bombs, 66 runs, and 65 RBI over 132 contests. Casas' timetable should be more clear in the coming days, but fantasy managers can expect to be without him for the rest of 2023.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight day due to a sore shoulder. Justin Turner is now starting at first base and will bat third against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Masataka Yoshida is the designated hitter, Adam Duvall will start in left field and rookie Wilyer Abreu enters the lineup in center field. The 23-year-old Casas is considered day-to-day and should return to the lineup soon, possibly on Sunday for the series finale. In his first full big-league campaign, Casas has provided plenty of power for fantasy managers with 24 long balls and 65 RBI in his 429 at-bats for the BoSox as their regular first baseman.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup for the BoSox on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. A minor shoulder injury caused Casas to be scratched from Friday's starting lineup, but he'll be back in action a day later and can be returned to starting fantasy lineups. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter is having a fine first full season in the major leagues in 2023, hitting .263/.367/.490 with an .856 OPS, 24 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 65 RBI and 66 runs scored in 502 trips to the plate over 132 games played. In 13 starts in the month of September, he's gone 13-for-49 (.265) with three homers, two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 23-year-old will sit this game out due to shoulder soreness. At this moment, the severity of the shoulder issue is unknown. In the meantime, fantasy managers should consider Casas as day-to-day until further notice. Justin Turner will cover first base and bat third versus right-hander Jose Berrios on Friday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Casas out for this game.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is back at first base and is batting cleanup for the Red Sox on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Casas was held out of the team's last two games while dealing with a tooth infection, but he's good to go for the start of a series on Monday against Houston. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger has posted 20 home runs, 16 doubles, two triples, 48 RBI, 54 runs scored and a .253 (88-for-348) batting average in 2023 in his first full season in the big leagues. So far in the month of August, he's gone 13-for-53 (.245) with four long balls, a double, eight RBI and eight runs scored in 16 starts. Get him back into your starting lineups for his power.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is out of the lineup for the second straight day on Sunday as the team takes on the division-rival New York Yankees. Casas was scratched from Saturday's lineup in the Bronx due to a tooth infection, but it's unlikely that he'll be out much longer. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Monday to see if he's back in the lineup for the start of a series against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is starting at the cold corner again and is hitting third, while Masataka Yoshida serves as the designated hitter and bats cleanup against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. As Boston's regular first baseman in his first full year in the big leagues in 2023, Casas has produced 20 home runs and 48 RBI in 109 games while batting .253 (88-for-348).