The Boston Red Sox lost first baseman Triston Casas to a devastating knee injury in May. The 25-year-old had struggled early in the season, but carried high expectations to return to his prior form in which he put up a 129 and 124 OPS+ in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

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The Boston Red Sox will get their first look at MLB’s No. 8 prospect when the Orioles come to Fenway Park for a two-game series beginning Monday night.

A journeyman infielder who has played a key role in the Red Sox season almost certainly will not finish the season with the team.

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Why would the Sox want him? Because right now, second base has been truly unfilled since the days of Dustin Pedroia. Right now, they split Ceddanne Rafaela and Romy Gonzalez at second, but Rafaela struggles to hit while playing second, and Gonzalez is a very good bench player, but not an everyday starter.

Baltimore and Boston meet for a short two-game series in Boston. The season series is tied between the two teams at 4-4 through games. However, the Orioles have been the slightly hotter team recently at 4-1 over the last five games compared to the Red Sox who are 3-2.

As Boston Red Sox fight to make the postseason, September additions to their roster that could produce a high-priced odd man out.