Red Sox Make Definitive Infield Decision Amid Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman Drama
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The Boston Red Sox found themselves in a tough situation in regards to their infield. They signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million, but Rafael Devers was originally adamant on staying at third base. He has since then changed his stance, but Alex Cora still has not made a firm decision on who will man the hot corner. However, he has made it very clear that Triston Casas will play first base.
“He will play. He’s going to play against lefties and righties,” Cora said according to MLB.com. “We’re not going to platoon at first base.”
DETROIT, MI – APRIL 9: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox talks with Triston Casas #36 before their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 9, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan DETROIT, MI – APRIL 9: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox talks with Triston Casas #36 before their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 9, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan Duane Burleson/Getty Images
Casas played in just 63 games last season after dealing with a rib injury. However, the team has high hopes for him. In 2023 he slashed .263/.367/.490 in 132 games. He also hit 24 home runs while finishing third in the American League Rookie of the Year race.
This spring he is 5-for-30 with two home runs. Despite his lackluster spring, Cora is confident in his ability to play every day. He has a career .227 batting average against left-handed pitching, but Casas spoke on his development against southpaws.
“I think everything’s trending in the right direction, and I feel like my comfort level against lefties increases every single at-bat,” Casas told MLB.com. “It’s only going to keep getting better as the time passes, including my work in the cage — just emphasizing different types of angles and making little adjustments to my swing. All those things combined are going to help increase the overall numbers against left-handed pitching while still keeping the main goal, which is to hit all types of pitchers.”
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