Triston Casas Rib Injury Update Raises Concerns for Red Sox

The young first baseman's latest setback adds to Boston's early season woes.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:23pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, depicting a baseball player swinging a bat in overlapping planes of crimson red, navy blue, and white, conveying the frustration of the Red Sox's young first baseman Triston Casas as he deals with another injury.A fractured, cubist-inspired illustration captures the frustration of the Red Sox's young slugger Triston Casas as he faces another injury setback.Boston Today

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas tried to begin his hitting progression after a rib injury, but it "didn't go well" according to manager Alex Cora. Casas will now undergo imaging on his rib area as the team continues to deal with his injury issues, which have limited him to just 29 games in the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Casas is a key part of the Red Sox's future, but his injury history, including a previous rib injury in 2024, is raising concerns about his long-term durability. The Red Sox's struggling offense could use Casas' power bat, but his latest setback means he won't be contributing anytime soon.

The details

Casas tried to begin his hitting progression on Monday but it "didn't go well," according to Cora. The 26-year-old first baseman ruptured his patellar tendon last season, limiting him to just 29 games. He's been working his way back slowly, but now faces another injury issue with his ribs.

  • On April 1, the Red Sox shared that Casas was dealing with sore ribs and would be shut down.
  • On Monday, Casas tried to begin his hitting progression, but it "didn't go well" according to Cora.

The players

Triston Casas

A 26-year-old first baseman for the Boston Red Sox who has dealt with multiple injury issues, including a ruptured patellar tendon and a previous rib injury.

Alex Cora

The manager of the Boston Red Sox, who provided the update on Casas' latest injury setback.

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What they’re saying

“Triston Casas tried swinging in Fort Myers and it 'didn't go well,' according to Alex Cora. Casas is going to have imaging on his rib area as a result.”

— Chris Cotillo, Reporter

What’s next

The Red Sox will wait for the results of the imaging on Casas' rib area to determine the next steps in his recovery process.

The takeaway

Casas' latest injury setback is a significant blow for the Red Sox, who are already struggling offensively this season. The team will need to be cautious with Casas' recovery to ensure he can contribute in the future, but his injury history is raising concerns about his long-term durability.