Two Boston Red Sox touted infielders missed some early Grapefruit League games while dealing with day-to-day ailments. One is back in action and the other suffered an unexpected setback.Triston Casas played his first spring practice game on Saturday due to the flu. He hit twice, tying the Sox for fourth in the big league lineup..
Casas has been one of the stars of the offseason for the Red Sox and is said to be in great shape for the upcoming game. Opening Day is less than a month away, but Casas has plenty of time to find himself before the games count.Vaughn Grissom was initially day-to-day with a hamstring injury. He was scheduled to return Sunday, but a recent setback further delayed his practice.Grissom is dealing with a groin strain and manager Alex Cora says his potential to start on Opening Day is in question. Grissom strained his groin while participating in field exercises..
Casas has been one of the stars of the offseason for the Red Sox and is said to be in great shape for the upcoming game. Opening Day is less than a month away, but Casas has plenty of time to find himself before the games count.Vaughn Grissom was initially day-to-day with a hamstring injury. He was scheduled to return Sunday, but a recent setback further delayed his practice.Grissom is dealing with a groin strain and manager Alex Cora says his potential to start on Opening Day is in question. Grissom strained his groin while participating in field exercises…
The prospect was projected to arrive in Boston sometime this season, but his delay in training could affect his chances to play for the Sox this year. His progress has already been hampered by injuries, missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He played in just nine games for the Woo Sox last season.The 24-year-old has no minor league prospects and will face waivers if he doesn’t go to the majors this season..
