Casas' Rib Injury Adds to Red Sox's Offensive Struggles

0:00On April 8th, Boston Red Sox keep piling on the misery with the worst record in Major League Baseball. Their young first baseman, 26-year-old Tristan Cossus, hit another snag in his recovery. Manager Alex Cora said Cossus tried swinging the bat down in Fort Myers, but it didn't go well, so now he's heading for imaging on his rib area. Earlier this spring, things lived promising after Cossus tore his left knee's batteler tendon last season, limiting him to just 29 gains. He made steady gains through training camp, even practicing slides on the bases, but sore ribs shut him down around April 1st. Fans and the team are feeling the pinch as the socks often sputters, averaging just 3.6 runs per game and sitting near the bottom with. Only 36 total runs so far. Cossus brings that power they desperately need in the middle of the order. The latest setback means more delays, especially with Wilson Contreras holding down first base, and Outfielders filling the designated hitter spot, daily.

1:00No clear path back for Cossus anytime soon. All this leads Boston grinding through a rough start, hoping their star slugger bounces back without further drama to spark the lineup. That's your update from Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI.