Red Sox fans shielded their eyes from outfielders on Friday Roman Anthony And Ceddanne Rafaela bumped into each other during a Spring Training game against the Braves. Fortunately, both players avoided serious injuries, the club reports Tim Healey of MassLive.com. “[Anthony is a] really a big guyRafaela said.He’s hitting hard too… I was just hoping he’s doing well. I was more worried about him than me because I saw him in pain, and I don’t like seeing my teammates in those kinds of situations..”
While Anthony and Rafaela are ready to go, the same can’t be said Triston Casas. The first baseman is recovering from a torn patellar tendon suffered in May. Although he is making progress in his recovery, Casas is not a candidate for Opening Day selection, according to reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The 26-year-old infielder is currently taking batting practice and participating in fielding exercises. His efforts and progress in the camp have been praised by the management.
“It’s impressive‘, Cora said.He made the decision to stay here (in Fort Myers) during the offseason. The medical team, trainers and strength and conditioning coaches have done a great job with him.”
Cotillo added that Casas getting to the point of playing in a Spring Training game remains a possibility. Boston concludes its spring schedule on March 24 against the Twins.
The Red Sox went out and traded Willson Contreras to perform the daily duties at first base. However, the depth chart behind the former Cardinal is uncertain. Romy González He made 58 appearances at the position last season, but will likely miss Opening Day due to a shoulder injury. The club plans to give utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa reps at first base in the spring. The free agent signing started his career as a catcher and has played eight positions in the Majors. First base is the last base he needs to complete his positional versatility bingo card. Andruw Monasterioacquired in the Caleb Durbin trade, has appeared at first base in 20 games, albeit only once as a starter.
Both on the pitching side Patrick Sandoval And Cuts Crawford threw live batting practice on Friday, according to Healey. Crawford missed the entire 2025 season while working his way back from a knee injury. Sandoval underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-2024.
Crawford served in a hybrid role in 2022 and 2023, but took over as a full-time starter in 2024. He delivered 183 2/3 innings of a 4.36 ERA. Crawford’s 3.85 xERA and 4.09 SIERA suggest he may have had some bad luck. The right-hander was expected to be in Boston’s rotation last season, but he hit the IL with right patella tendinopathy in late March and never returned.
Boston added Sandoval last offseason to a two-year deal with the understanding he would miss the entire 2025 season. The left-hander has spent his entire six-year MLB career with the Angels. Sandoval came out of the gate faster than ever in 2024, throwing his four-seamer at a speed of 93 mph. He struggled to an ERA above 5.00 over 16 starts before going down with an elbow injury in June.
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