The Boston Red Sox have lost five straight games since winning on Opening Day. The road trip to Houston ended with a sweep. Boston was outscored 23-7 across three games against the Astros. The record sits at 1-5.
Garrett Crochet called the performance “embarrassing” after Wednesday’s loss. Trevor Story called it “unacceptable.” The home opener against the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park is a chance to reset.
Before that reset arrives, news emerged from the Red Sox rehab front.
Red Sox Provide Casas Update
Tim Healey reported that Triston Casas has been diagnosed with a strained left intercostal, a muscle near the oblique and ribs.
The Red Sox have shut him down from hitting until symptoms subside. He has not received an MRI. The team plans to monitor his progress over the coming days.
“It just happened a few days ago, so we have to slow it down,” Alex Cora said. “Nothing related to the knee.”
The injury is not connected to the patellar tendon surgery that has sidelined Casas since May 2025. But the new setback is tough. Casas had been progressing toward a return, taking live at-bats in minor league games and showing bat speed and extra-base power earlier in March. Reports earlier this spring suggested a June return was realistic.
That timetable is now uncertain. Without an MRI and no firm timeline in place, the Red Sox are in wait-and-see mode on a player who has already spent nearly a year working his way back.
Triston Casas of the Boston Red Sox has suffered another injury setback. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
A Familiar Pattern for Casas
The intercostal strain carries an uncomfortable echo for the Red Sox.
Casas dealt with a similar midsection problem two years ago when a swing led to torn rib cartilage that spring. The injury cost him months and limited him to just 63 games that season.
Casas remains a polarizing figure among Boston fans due to his nature off the field. But when healthy, Casas has shown what he can do. His 2023 season remains the proof.
A .263/.367/.490 line with 24 home runs across 132 games and a third-place finish in American League Rookie of the Year voting. The power and plate discipline were legitimate. Staying on the field has been the constant obstacle.
GettyTriston Casas of the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Looks to Fenway for a Fresh Start
Friday’s home opener against the Padres represents the first chance for this team to change direction.
The opening road trip exposed real problems. Boston scored just 17 runs in six games. The pitching staff allowed 11 home runs, among the highest totals in the majors through the first week. Caleb Durbin is hitless in his first 18 at-bats as a Red Sox. The adjustment period across the roster has been rougher than anticipated.
Willson Contreras, who arrived this offseason to handle first base duties, drove in the only early run on Wednesday with an RBI single.
Crochet and Story both spoke about urgency despite the early calendar. The fanbase will be waiting with questions. The Red Sox need to have answers.
Final Word for the Red Sox
The Casas news adds another layer to an already frustrating opening week. A player who spent nearly a year fighting his way back now faces another setback before he could even rejoin the team.
His 2023 season proved he is a capable piece of a major league lineup. But that was 3 years ago, and health has unfortunately defined his career since then.
Boston heads to Fenway looking for its first win since Opening Day. A chance to bounce back.
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