Red Sox get crucial Triston Casas, Garrett Whitlock injury updates

If the Boston Red Sox want to get into postseason contention, Triston Casas and Garrett Whitlock returning would be powerful replacements. While in much different stages in their recovery, both Casas and Whitlock are getting closer to their Red Sox return.

Casas remains on the 60-day injured list with a rib injury. He won’t be eligible to return until June 21. Still, the first baseman is remaining optimistic and still has plans to make his Boston return, via MLB.com.

“Everything is going well. I’m making a lot of progress,” Casas said. “Starting a running progression here in the next could of days. Should get to start throwing in two or three more days. I’ve already started lifting. Swinging is probably the last step, because that’s a lot of rotation.”

“I’m picking weights up, not at 100 percent but slowly progressing into it. I’m starting to activate the core again. Doing planks on my knees and in a pushup position, I’m able to withstand my body weight. I’m ahead of schedule, so I like the progress I’m making.”

Whitlock – who is dealing with an oblique strain – pitched 4.2 innings of scoreless baseball with five strikeouts and one walk allowed in a rehab start on Wednesday. He forced 13 swings and misses over his outing, via Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Looking stronger every time he steps on the mound, manager Alex Cora thinks Whitlock is closing in on a return, via MLB.com.

“The way he threw the other day [in batting practice], he should be okay,” Cora said. “He was hitting 94, 95.”

The Red Sox will be patiently waiting for the return of Triston Casas and Garrett Whitlock. Both are not only crucial to Boston’s 2024 success but look like key component’s of the team’s foundation.

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