{"id":673033,"date":"2026-04-11T05:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T05:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673033\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T05:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T05:34:17","slug":"boston-red-sox-predicted-to-trade-triston-casas-in-mock-trade-idea-with-mets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673033\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Red Sox Predicted to Trade Triston Casas In Mock Trade Idea with Mets"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 19: Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a walk-off single against the Chicago White Sox during the tenth inning at Fenway Park on April 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Do the Boston Red Sox<\/a> really have a need for Triston Casas<\/a> anymore? His stock continues to decline by the year, and another recent injury setback isn\u2019t exactly good news for his future with the team. At some point, Craig Breslow<\/a> will have to make a decision on what to do with Casas, who once showed promise, but his lack of playing time and injuries in recent seasons may shift the mindset of Boston\u2019s front office.<\/p>\n

A recent MLB mock trade idea by SI.com\u2019s Ryan Shea proposes<\/a> that the Red Sox go ahead and cut ties with Triston Casas and send him to the New York Mets<\/a> in exchange for RHP Christian Scott<\/a> and catcher prospect Kevin Parada. Does this deal make sense for the Red Sox? And when should Boston think about making a real decision with Casas?<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Blue Jays<\/a> Trade Idea Lands Twins\u2019 All-Star Starter for Ernie Clement, and Two Prospects<\/a><\/p>\n

Red Sox Trade Prediction Cuts Ties with Triston Casas
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GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS \u2013 APRIL 23: Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners<\/a> at Fenway Park on April 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Shea cites that the Mets might actually be the ones interested in Triston Casas due to their need for a left-handed first baseman:<\/p>\n

\u201cTriston Casas would give the New York Mets a left-handed power bat with strong on-base skills, even after a tough 2025. In 29 games, he hit .182 with 3 HR, 11 RBI, and a .580 OPS before his season was cut short by injury. Despite the poor surface stats, his plate discipline and track record suggest bounce-back potential, and a move to the Mets could help stabilize his role and boost his counting stats if he hits in the middle of the order.\u201d<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that Triston Casas has loads of talent, but the Red Sox need to see more production if he\u2019s going to remain in Boston.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no telling how severe his current injury is, so he\u2019s really just hogging a spot on the roster at this point. It\u2019s a sad case, as many Red Sox fans fell in love with Casas\u2019 charisma and high spirit on the baseball diamond.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: New York Yankees Predicted to Trade Anthony Volpe to Brewers in Latest Mock<\/a><\/p>\n

Does This Trade Idea Make Sense for Boston?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not the one who makes final decisions in the Red Sox organization (obviously), but it seems like the only reason the Red Sox are holding onto Triston Casas is because of his *potential* power upside IF he\u2019s healthy, which he has not been able to be in recent seasons.<\/p>\n

Due to both of those factors, yes, the Red Sox need to think about cutting ties with Casas.<\/p>\n

Since 2024, Casas has played in just 92 games. His batting average, HR output, and on-base percentage have also seen a decline in recent seasons.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Dodgers\u2019 Kyle Tucker Reveals Why He Signed with LA Over the Blue Jays<\/a><\/p>\n

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