Triston Casas Suffers Significant Knee Injury in Red Sox Victory
May 2, 2025, 10:08 PM ET
BOSTON — In a game that should have been a cause for celebration for the Boston Red Sox, the mood was dampened by a significant injury to their first baseman, Triston Casas. The young player suffered what manager Alex Cora described as a “significant” left knee injury during the bottom of the second inning against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
After the game, which ended in a 6-1 victory for Boston, Cora provided an update on Casas’ condition. He revealed that Casas had been taken to a local hospital for further tests on his knee, with more information expected to be available on Saturday.
The incident occurred when Casas hit a slow roller up the first-base line. Twins starter Joe Ryan bobbled the ball before making an underhand throw to first baseman Ty France. Casas was ruled safe on the play due to Ryan’s error, but as he crossed the bag, he collapsed to the ground, clutching his knee in pain.
The scene was a somber one as Casas was carried off the field on a stretcher, with Romy Gonzalez stepping in to replace him. The injury was a blow not only to Casas but to the entire team, as Cora expressed in his post-game comments.
“Seemed like he was in shock, to be honest with you,” Cora told reporters. “He said it right away that he didn’t feel it. …. It’s tough.
“He put so much effort in the offseason. I know how he works. Everything he went through in the offseason getting ready for this. He was looking forward to having a big season for us. It didn’t start the way he wanted, but he kept grinding, kept working. And now this happened.”
Casas had entered Friday’s game with a batting average of .184, having hit three home runs in 28 games. While these numbers might not reflect the breakout season he had hoped for, his dedication and hard work were evident to his teammates and coaches alike.
- Key Points:
- Triston Casas suffers a significant knee injury during the game against the Minnesota Twins.
- Manager Alex Cora describes the injury as “significant” and confirms Casas was taken to a local hospital for further tests.
- Casas was replaced by Romy Gonzalez after being carried off the field on a stretcher.
- Casas had a batting average of .184 with three home runs in 28 games before the injury.
The Red Sox’s victory over the Twins was overshadowed by the concern for Casas’ health and future. As fans and teammates await further news, the hope is that the injury is not as severe as initially feared, allowing Casas to return to the field and continue his promising career.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available on Casas’ condition and the impact this injury may have on the Red Sox’s season.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
