Triston Casas has once again become a focal point of attention during Boston Red Sox spring training, as he often does with his candid and unfiltered interviews. Known for his willingness to answer tough questions, Casas recently made headlines by stating that Rafael Devers should remain the team’s third baseman over newcomer Alex Bregman, a 2024 Gold Glove winner. He also suggested that the Red Sox’s top prospects should spend more time in Triple-A before making their MLB debuts. While some fans appreciate his honesty, others have criticized his comments, with some even calling for the Red Sox to trade him.
Casas has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, whether it’s his pregame grounding routine, painted nails, or outspoken nature. However, his recent remarks have fueled speculation (albeit unsubstantiated) that the Red Sox considered trading him this offseason due to the stir he causes in the clubhouse. On *98.5 The Sports Hub’s* “Zolak & Bertrand” show, hosts Scott Zolak and Marc Bertrand expressed their disapproval of Casas, questioning his work ethic and suggesting he doesn’t care. However, show associate producer Tyler Milliken countered that there’s no evidence to support those claims.
Despite the controversy, Casas’ primary job is to perform on the field, and the Red Sox have no reason to trade a young, promising player with years of team control. Since his debut in 2022, Casas has played 222 games, though he missed nearly four months of the 2024 season with a ribcage injury. In the 63 games he did play, he slashed .241/.337/.462 with a .800 OPS and 13 home runs, projecting to a 32-homer pace over a full season. While he may not play a full 162 games in 2025, his power potential is undeniable.
Trading a capable, controllable player like Casas simply to avoid controversy would be shortsighted. His opinions on roster decisions, while perhaps ill-advised to share publicly, hold no real weight. Casas isn’t the manager, and his teammates understand that. He was asked a question and answered honestly, even if he should have deferred to the coaching staff. Both Devers and manager Alex Cora also struggled to navigate questions about Devers’ potential position change, showing that Casas isn’t alone in facing media scrutiny.
If Casas’ biggest flaw is speaking his mind rather than delivering robotic responses, he’s doing just fine. What matters most is his performance on the field, and in 2025, he’ll need to back up his bold personality with his best season yet.
Leave a Reply