Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the injured list after suffering a fractured rib during Tuesday’s game at Wrigley Field. The injury occurred when Bellinger crashed into the wall while attempting to catch a double. X-rays were initially negative, but further evaluation revealed the fracture. Bellinger joins five other Cubs on the injured list, including ace Justin Steele and starter Kyle Hendricks.
Triston Casas, the Red Sox’s talented first baseman, will be sidelined for an extended period due to a fractured left rib. An MRI revealed the fracture after Casas initially felt pain during a swing. The injury is expected to heal on its own, but a specific timeline for his return is unknown. Manager Alex Cora anticipates Casas will play again this season. In Casas’ absence, Bobby Dalbec will take over at first base, while Pablo Reyes may also see some playing time. The Sox will not pursue external options for the position at this time.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has been diagnosed with a fractured rib and is expected to miss significant time, dealing another blow to an injury-ravaged infield. Manager Alex Cora announced the news on Tuesday in Cleveland, where the Red Sox are facing the Guardians. Casas, who has been a key contributor to the team’s early season success, suffered the injury while swinging a bat during a home series against the Guardians last week. The 24-year-old has been hitting .244 with six home runs and 10 RBIs through his first 22 games. Bobby Dalbec, who has been filling in for Rafael Devers at third base, will move to first base in Casas’ absence. The Red Sox have been struggling with injuries throughout the infield, with Devers battling a knee injury and Trevor Story out for the season with a shoulder injury. Despite these setbacks, the Red Sox enter Tuesday’s game with a 13-10 record, 2.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees for first place in the American League East.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has been diagnosed with a fractured rib, confirming the team’s worst fears. The injury, which occurred during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, will sideline Casas indefinitely as the rib heals on its own. The exact timeline for his return remains uncertain. Despite the setback, the Red Sox are hopeful that Casas will be able to resume playing this season.
