It felt like a lifetime ago when the Boston Red Sox went head-to-head against the New York Yankees to begin the 2025 MLB postseason. The offseason is here now, and it's time to splurge on the trade market. The Red Sox have a handful of trade pieces in their possession this winter, including first baseman Triston Casas.
Once viewed as a cornerstone of their young core, Casas' future in Boston is uncertain following his ruptured left patellar tendon he suffered in May. The front office has now been hesitant on committing to him long-term. If the Red Sox truly intend to bolster their rotation and retool the roster around strikeout-heavy arms, now is the time to put him on the block.
When healthy, Casas is one of the most disciplined left-handed bats in baseball. His blend of power makes him attractive in any kind of trade, especially if it can be a piece for any club that is looking for a long-term middle-of-the-order presence. That's precisely why the Red Sox should consider moving him: his perceived value still outweighs his proven durability.
The good news is that Boston should have plenty of trade partners to consider if the front office is ready to turn the page on the 25-year-old slugger.
Red Sox Have Options for a Potential Triston Casas Trade
As of right now, Casas could be primed for a role as a starting first baseman for many teams, including the likes of the Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers. He could also be a designated hitter depending on the situation, and that would open many more windows that include hitter-hungry teams like the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners.
Minnesota has been looking for offensive stability at first base, and Casas would slide right into their rebuild alongside Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton.
In Detroit, the thought is similar. The Tigers could use another impact left-handed bat to support Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, and Spencer Torkelson. Now that Gleyber Torres is a free agent after one season with the club, Detroit needs a fourth man. Boston should target ace hurler Tarik Skubal here, even if it requires some extra effort to get a deal done. The Tigers would demand a centerpiece or two, like Casas and Jarren Duran, to make it happen.
The Royals have shown a willingness to add MLB-ready bats, while the Mariners have been searching for a lefty power presence for years. Only having Josh Naylor for half a season doesn't suffice. Casas would thrive in a lineup that needs his patience and pop.
It's not that Boston should just give Casas away, far from it, really. But with uncertainty about his long-term durability and a front office desperate for rotation help, this offseason represents the rare moment where moving him might help the Red Sox more than holding on.
He'll be a great power piece for any team that wants him. Whether he does well for another team is to be determined, but one thing is certain: Casas will most likely be gone this winter, and it'll be a nice deal regardless of where he goes — especially if it brings the Red Sox one step closer to ending their World Series drought.