The Boston Red Sox missed out on top free agent Blake Snell, who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but still have opportunities to enhance their roster through free agency or trades. One proposal that continues to surface involves trading 24-year-old first baseman Triston Casas for pitching reinforcements. However, this idea has been met with significant skepticism.

MLB insider Robert Murray strongly advises against trading Casas, highlighting his potential as a power hitter capable of reaching 40 home runs per season. Despite an injury-plagued 2024 season, Casas demonstrated his talent with standout performances, such as a three-home run game in September. His ability to control the strike zone and his post-All-Star break dominance in 2023 make him a cornerstone for the Red Sox’s future.

Murray argues that trading Casas, barring an extraordinary opportunity involving an elite superstar, would be a misstep the team would regret long-term. Instead, Casas should remain a key building block as the Red Sox aim to construct a winning roster.