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Casas is staring at a daunting recovery after suffering a torn patellar tendon.
Less than two days after suffering a season-ending injury while running to first base, Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went under the knife in the first step toward a lengthy comeback.
The Red Sox announced on Sunday that Casas underwent a successful “left patellar tendon repair” — with the procedure performed by Dr. Eric Berkson at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow confirmed that Casas would need surgery — and was not expected back for the remainder of the 2025 season.
“Unfortunately this is a serious one,” Breslow told reporters Saturday. “It’s going to take time. Without getting into specifics, I think we’re still collecting information. We don’t anticipate him returning this season. … It’s a big loss.
“In addition to what we think we were gonna get on the offensive side, he was a stabilizing presence and made some nice plays in the field. Also, a big personality and a big part of the clubhouse and the team. He’s going to be missed in all facets.”
Casas suffered the injury in the second inning of Friday’s 6-1 win against the Twins, with the 25-year-old infielder dropping to the ground while attempting to beat out a weak ground ball that dribbled out to the pitcher.
Casas remained down on the field for several minutes before eventually getting stretchered off — with Red Sox manager Alex Cora acknowledging that Casas was “in shock” while getting treated.
“The kid, he enjoys this,” Cora said of Casas, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. ”He likes showing up early. We hate that but he loves it. He enjoys cleaning those shoes and staying here until late. He loves baseball. This is what makes him feel comfortable. Right now, he’s not gonna have it for a while but knowing him, knowing his family and knowing the support system that he has, he’s going to be back and he’s going to be good again.
“These guys, they work so hard to post, to have big seasons and all that. He did an outstanding job in the offseason to put himself in that situation. Didn’t start the way he wanted to but he was going to play and play a lot. Now, we have to focus on the rehab after the surgery. Hopefully, get him back stronger than ever and ready to go next year.”
This marks the second year in a row that Casas’ season has been sidelined due to injury — as he was limited to just 63 games in 2024 after tearing cartilage in his ribcage.
Casas is likely looking at an extensive rehab process moving forward, as the patellar tendon is the ligament that connects the kneecap to the tibia.
Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange suffered the same injury on Dec. 17, 2023 — and did not return until Dec. 22, 2024, for New England. Speaking to reporters in November, Strange said that he had to learn how to walk again once he finally had his cast removed.
“It was crazy,” Strange told reporters, (via Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit). “I felt like a baby deer. It was awkward as hell. The only thing that goes on with it is just doing it. Walking with crutches and then walking without them. Forcing yourself not to limp — not to go onto the right leg. It’s not the same, but it’s kind of the same with football. It’s just doing it.”
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