"At this point, it's all but a given that Triston Casas will be on the outside looking at the big-league roster in April, due in large part to his health. After he ruptured his patellar tendon last May, it remains to be seen if Casas will even be available to play in late March or early April once Boston's '26 campaign gets underway. He admitted at Boston's fan fest event last month that being ready for Opening Day might be a "tight squeeze.""
"Boston's full-time first baseman in 2026 and beyond will be veteran Willson Contreras, while Casas still has plenty to prove after missing most of the last two seasons due to injury. The 26-year-old Casas has some minor-league options, so it wouldn't come as much of a surprise if he opens the 2026 season with Triple-A Worcester once he's cleared for game action."
The Red Sox entered the offseason with multiple roster question marks and remain gridlocked in the outfield and pitching corps as spring training opens in Fort Myers. Triston Casas is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster because of the ruptured patellar tendon suffered last May; readiness for late March or early April could be a 'tight squeeze.' Willson Contreras projects as the full-time first baseman in 2026 and beyond, reducing Casas's path. Casas has minor-league options and could start 2026 with Triple-A Worcester to rebuild health and power, with multiple players competing for the DH role.
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