However, the natural fit and heir apparent, Romy González, is proving that he can be more than a bench piece for manager Alex Cora. The 28-year-old former 18th-round pick of the Chicago White Sox came to Boston off waivers in January 2024.

The Boston Red Sox are in a little bit of trouble at the moment after losing Triston Casas for the season. Casas tore his patellar tendon last week and had season-ending surgery.Boston now finds themselves in need of a solution at first base.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says he doesn't plan to speak with Rafael Devers about replacing Triston Casas at first base, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. Casas is out for the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.