Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a significant left knee injury during Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins.
In the second inning, Casas sprinted to first base to beat out an infield hit and collided with Twins first baseman Ty France. He fell to the ground, clutching his knee, and was immediately attended to by medical staff. Casas was stretchered off the field and taken to a local Boston hospital for further evaluation. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed the seriousness of the injury, stating that Casas was in shock and undergoing tests.
At 25 years old, Casas has been a key figure in the Red Sox lineup. Prior to the injury, he was batting .182 with three home runs and 11 RBIs over 29 games this season. His performance had been below expectations, but the injury now raises concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. Romy Gonzalez replaced him at first base during the game, which Boston won 6-1.
This injury adds to the growing list of setbacks for the Red Sox early in the 2025 MLB season. On the same day, starting pitcher Walker Buehler was placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Manager Alex Cora remains optimistic about Buehler’s recovery, expecting him to return after missing only two starts . Additionally, pitcher Kutter Crawford has been sidelined all season with patellar tendinopathy in his knee. These injuries present significant challenges for the Red Sox as they navigate the early part of the season.
The team is awaiting further medical evaluations to determine the extent of Casas’ knee injury and the expected timeline for his recovery. In the meantime, the Red Sox will rely on players like Romy Gonzalez to fill the void at first base and continue to compete in the highly competitive American League East.
