"And speaking of injuries...we're talking about needing a big bat...why isn't anyone talking about Triston Casas? A lefty power hitter with a great eye? Is it because the Red Sox didn't actually need him to make the playoffs? But how much better would we have been with him on the roster, though, right? I'm not saying we shouldn't get add more to the lineup; we'd always benefit from that."
"Among the reactions I saw to losing the Wild Card online, I saw a lot of people complaining about the lack of offense, which was valid. Without Roman Anthony, and without any of our other bats getting hot enough to do anything substantial (aside from Trevor Story), the Sox were overmatched against the Yankees pitching, whether they were hitting homers or not."
The Red Sox offense faltered in the Wild Card loss, weakened by the absence of Roman Anthony and most hitters failing to get hot, with Trevor Story as the lone exception. Missing a deadline addition for power compounded offensive struggles. Rafael Devers' absence mattered but did not alone doom the season. Injuries to key players were a major factor but not the only cause of underperformance. Triston Casas offers left-handed power, a strong eye, and usable first-base defense when healthy. Casas was a 2023 Rookie of the Year candidate and showed promise in 2024 before recurring injuries. Retaining Casas preserves a young power option, though trading him for a healthier, more consistent bat could be considered.
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