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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Could start rehab games this week

  Rotowire Jul 25, 2024

  Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Thursday that Casas (ribs) has been taking full batting practice and could be ready to begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, Chris Henrique of MLB.com reports. 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 from the 60-day injured list by early or mid-August. The first baseman has been sidelined since late April with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Showing signs of progress

  Rotowire Jul 22, 2024

  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. 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.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Rehab assignment not imminent

  Rotowire Jul 20, 2024

  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. Reports on Casas' status heading into the All-Star break had been encouraging, but the first baseman still feels some pain in his side. He continues to hit off a tee and take soft toss. When asked whether Casas would be back before September, Cora 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 returning from the 60-day injured list anytime soon.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: May begin rehab assignment soon

  Rotowire Jul 18, 2024

  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, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. 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 experience 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, at least.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Hits off tee

  Rotowire Jul 13, 2024

  Casas (ribs) hit soft-toss pitching and swung off a tee Friday, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Swinging off a tee represents an advancement in Casas' rehab program. 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 from the 60-day injured list.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Hitting off tee this week

  Rotowire Jul 9, 2024

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

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Two weeks out from rehab assignment

  Rotowire Jul 4, 2024

  Casas (ribs) is likely two weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. The two-week estimate for the beginning of a rehab assignment pushes Casas' targeted return date to later in July. He's progressed to taking dry swings in the batting cage, having done so 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.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Will begin swinging this week

  Rotowire Jun 26, 2024

  Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Casas (ribs) will begin swinging a bat this week, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. Casas underwent an MRI on Tuesday and is apparently ready to take the next step. He had been lightly swinging a bat but never graduated to swinging with full force. Cora said the team will reveal more details Wednesday. Casas is targeting a return from the 60-day injured list at the start of July, which might be too ambitious.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Gets MRI to check healing

  Rotowire Jun 24, 2024

  Casas received an MRI on Monday to check the healing of his injured ribs, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. The results aren't expected to be known until Tuesday, but Casas noted that he's feeling good and should have a "quick turnaround" before he resumes swinging a bat, per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Casas has been doing some baseball activities but hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped. He's continuing to aim for a return from the 60-day injured list early next week, but even if the MRI yields favorable results, Casas could still face an uphill battle to make it back by his target date.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Taking slight swings

  Rotowire Jun 13, 2024

  Casas (ribs) has begun taking slight swings off a tee, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. Casas experienced lingering pain in the rib area when rotating his torso, which delayed his progression. Once Casas' slight swings lead to normal swings in a live batting practice, the Red Sox should have a better gauge for his return. He had originally planned to be ready when eligible June 21, but that has been pushed back to early July.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Still not cleared to swing bat

  Rotowire Jun 11, 2024

  Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Casas (ribs) is fielding grounders but hasn't been cleared to swing a bat, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. Casas had said previously that he was hoping to begin swinging a bat this past weekend, but he's still not ready to take that step. The first baseman has been aiming for a return to Boston's active roster around July 1, but that date probably represents a best-case scenario since he still has numerous boxes he needs to check before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Aims for return around July 1

  Rotowire Jun 5, 2024

  Casas (ribs) said Wednesday in an interview with NESN that he should be cleared to swing a bat before the end of the week. Casas noted earlier this week that he's still experiencing some discomfort in his ribs when he rotates, but the 24-year-old expects to progress enough in the coming days to try swinging a bat. The first baseman still has several hurdles to clear in the recovery process before being ready for game action, but he said in his interview that he's hoping to be activated from the 60-day injured list "right around July 1."

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Still not swinging bat

  Rotowire Jun 5, 2024

  Casas (ribs) still experiences pain when rotating and has not yet begun swinging a bat, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. Casas has been taking grounders and hitting the weight room, but that he's not yet swinging a bat suggests he may not return June 21, the earliest he can be activated off the 60-day injured list. "Whenever he feels better about it and he doesn't feel pain, then [swinging] is the next step," manager Alex Cora said. "It's not about treatment or whatever. It just kind of had to heal on its own." While Casas has been sidelined, the Red Sox are getting by with Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper at first base.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Buoyed by progress

  Rotowire May 15, 2024

  Casas (rib) was upbeat Tuesday when discussing the progress he's made while on rehab, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. At the time of his injury, Casas was unsure how his body would respond, but he was enthused when discussing his recovery. "Everything is going well. I'm making a lot of progress," Casas said. "Starting a running progression here in the next couple of days. Should get to start throwing in two or three more days. I've already started lifting. Swinging is probably the last step, because that's a lot of rotation." Casas is currently on the 60-day injured list and isn't eligible to return until June 21. While he's been out, the Red Sox have filled first base with a rotation of players that includes Garrett Cooper, Dominic Smith and Romy Gonzalez.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Out until late June

  Rotowire Apr 27, 2024

  The Red Sox transferred Casas (ribs) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Saturday. Casas was diagnosed with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage Friday, and he won't be eligible to rejoin the Red Sox until at least June 21 as a result of his move to the 60-day IL. The Red Sox made the transaction to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Garrett Cooper, whom the team acquired from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. Once he arrives in Boston, Cooper will likely take over as the team's everyday first baseman in Casas' stead. Whether Casas is able to return from the IL when first eligible in late June likely won't become clear until weeks down the road, when he could be ready to resume workouts.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Has torn cartilage in ribcage

  Rotowire Apr 26, 2024

  Casas revealed Friday that he's dealing with torn cartilage in his left ribcage, not a fractured rib as had been previously reported, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. The injury is an unusual one and carries a wide range of potential recovery timelines, with Casas saying it could be anywhere from three to nine weeks before he's cleared for cardio and strengthening activities. Once that happens, he would presumably need a few more weeks before he's game-ready. Casas did add that he's very optimistic he'll be back at some point this season, it's just unclear when that might be. Bobby Dalbec is currently filling in at first base for the Red Sox.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: MRI confirms significant injury

  Rotowire Apr 23, 2024

  Casas (rib) underwent an MRI on Monday that confirmed the expectation that he'll be out for a significant length of time, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. The Red Sox haven't placed a timetable on Casas' return, but it seems likely he'll blow past the 10-day minimum on the injured list. For now, the team plans to get by with a combination of Bobby Dalbec, Pablo Reyes and possibly Rob Refsnyder, who has been working at the position since the start of spring training. Another option is for Boston to wait and see what happens after May 1, when several players could exercise opt-out clauses.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Undergoing tests for rib injury

  Rotowire Apr 20, 2024

  Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Casas is undergoing tests for a rib injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. Cora noted that it's not an oblique injury which forced Casas from Saturday's game against the Pirates after just one plate appearance. However, the skipper admitted to having some concern about the first baseman, so it certainly seems as though the injury list is a possibility. The results of Casas' tests should be available later Saturday or Sunday.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Battling rib discomfort

  Rotowire Apr 20, 2024

  Casas left Saturday's game against Pittsburgh due to left rib discomfort, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. Casas sustained the injury after a swing during his first plate appearance and was removed from the game before the bottom of the first inning. It remains unknown whether or not he will require a trip to the injured list, but it's possible the Red Sox hold the 24-year-old first baseman out of the lineup for at least a game or two to allow him to properly recover.

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• Red Sox's Triston Casas: Exits with injury

  Rotowire Apr 20, 2024

  Casas was removed from Saturday's game against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. Casas was grabbing at his left side after a swing during his plate appearance in the top of the first inning. He remained in the game to run the bases after drawing a walk but was replaced at first base heading into the bottom half of the frame. The Red Sox will offer more information on Casas' status once they are able to take a closer look at him.

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