Red Sox urged to replace injured Triston Casas with former Silver Slugger

To this point, the Boston Red Sox's 2025 season has not gone according to plan. This roster was expected to be a legitimate World Series contender entering the season. However, a poor start from some of its stars at the plate and inconsistencies on the mound leave the Red Sox at 18-18 as of Monday. 

Despite all those concerns, this team is only two games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East. Every team in this division expects to make the postseason and will do whatever it takes to gain an edge on one another. With that in mind, the Red Sox need to be more aggressive than usual before the trade deadline, considering the latest news.

First baseman Triston Casas recently suffered a season-ending knee injury. The 25-year-old’s absence leaves this roster with a dire need at his position, and ideas are already circulating about what the front office will do. Newsweek’s Drew VonScio recently suggested one of the more realistic trades the Red Sox can pull off. That move would be for Washington Nationals’ first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. 

The 29-year-old is a former Silver Slugger and Golden Glove award winner who has spent most of his career with the Texas Rangers. Lowe was traded to the Nationals this offseason and has largely maintained his usual production. VonScio details why this move makes sense for the Red Sox, considering their current need. 

“Even though the Red Sox have a plethora of left-handed hitters, Lowe is a player they should be looking to pursue,” VonScio said. “Aside from the shortened 60-game season in 2020, he's produced a batting average of .260 or higher in every full season he's played in his career. Currently, Lowe is in his third season of arbitration and is under team control through next season. 

The Red Sox may have to cough up more than they would like to for Lowe, but his career numbers have proven he can make a difference. If a deal were to go through, the Red Sox would be on the hook for the remainder of Lowe's $10.3 million this season plus his salary for next year.”

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While trading for Lowe might result in a conflict at first base in the future, VonScio argues that this would be a good problem for the Red Sox. It’s an aggressive move, but one that makes sense considering this roster’s upside. The Red Sox are looking to break a three-year playoff drought and cannot afford to be conservative this season.

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