The Boston Red Sox faced a significant setback on Friday night after their victory against the Minnesota Twins. Their first baseman, Triston Casas, ruptured his left patellar tendon while attempting to make an infield single, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Manager Alex Cora lamented the unfortunate turn of events, noting how much effort Casas had put in during the offseason, expressing disappointment that his season didn’t start as expected.

Currently, the Red Sox have not provided a timeline for Casas’ recovery. Comparisons have been made to Mets closer Edwin Díaz, who missed an entire season due to a similar injury.

As the team looks for replacements, initial reports indicate Abraham Toro is likely to step in. However, several candidates are under consideration to fill the first base position in the coming weeks:

1. Romy González

González has already been on the active roster and performed well against left-handed pitchers, though he struggles against right-handers.

2. Vaughn Grissom

The 24-year-old is on the 40-man roster and has had some productive hitting in Triple-A, but inconsistency in his performance has been noted.

3. Roman Anthony

Regarded as a top prospect, Anthony has excelled over recent games but is primarily viewed as an outfielder by the team.

4. Jon Singleton and

5. Mike Ford

Both are veterans currently in Triple-A with their respective teams, offering the Red Sox potential outside options if necessary.