Triston Casas Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery
BOSTON — May 10, 2025 — The Boston Red Sox announced Friday that first baseman Triston Casas has undergone successful surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee, effectively ending his 2025 season. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, a renowned orthopedic surgeon who has treated numerous high-profile athletes.
Casas, 25, suffered the injury during Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers while fielding a routine ground ball in the third inning. He collapsed in visible pain and had to be helped off the field by team trainers. MRI results later confirmed a complete rupture of the patellar tendon, an injury that typically requires a 6-to-12-month recovery period.
“Triston’s surgery went as well as we could have hoped,” Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said in a team statement. “He’s in good spirits and committed to a full recovery. While this is obviously a tough loss for our team, we’re confident he’ll come back strong.”
Casas had been a key piece of the Red Sox lineup this season, batting .276 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs over 38 games. Known for his plate discipline and emerging power, the former first-round pick was viewed as a cornerstone of Boston’s rebuild and a potential All-Star in 2025.
The injury is a significant blow to a Red Sox squad already dealing with depth issues and inconsistencies both at the plate and in the field. Manager Alex Cora expressed sympathy for Casas, who had been showing signs of a breakout season.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Cora said before Friday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins. “Triston has worked so hard to get to this point, and he was becoming one of the leaders in the clubhouse. We’ll support him every step of the way.”
The Red Sox have called up utility infielder Bobby Dalbec from Triple-A Worcester to help fill the roster gap. While Dalbec has shown flashes of power in the past, he lacks Casas’ defensive presence and on-base skills.
As the Red Sox look to adjust to life without one of their most promising young stars, questions now turn to how the front office will address the position for the remainder of the season. Internal options remain limited, and a trade before the deadline may become necessary if the team remains in contention.
For now, the focus remains on Casas’ recovery. Though his 2025 campaign is over, the Red Sox are hopeful that their first baseman will return fully healthy in 2026 — ready to pick up where he left off.
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