Red Sox Urged To Replace Underperforming First Baseman At Deadline
The Boston Red Sox lost Triston Casas to injury earlier this season, and with the trade deadline approaching, might have to jump back into the first base market. They have been utilizing a platoon of Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez, and while it was successful at first, Toro's recent appearances have seen his production plummet.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Abraham Toro #29 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field in the third inning of play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June...
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Abraham Toro #29 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field in the third inning of play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More
Photo byCody Williams of FanSided is pushing for the Red Sox to make a move, considering Toro's drop in production since June 11. Toro is hitting .205 with just three extra-base hits in his last 25 games.
If the Red Sox choose to move on from Toro at the deadline remains to be seen. They have needs elsewhere on their roster, primarily a second sure-thing starting pitcher to pair with Garrett Crochet. But if they are going to explore the market, they wouldn't be doing so in search of a big splash with Casas returning in the future.
Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals could be a prime candidate to replace Toro, as he hits right-handers well and has consistent 20-home run power. Bell is a switch hitter, so if he were to get hot at the right time, he would eliminate the need for a platoon.
While the Red Sox do not have to go looking for the biggest fish, they could still approach some of the higher-tier names on the market this trade deadline. Josh Naylor of the Arizona Diamondbacks is on an expiring contract and is being shopped by the team as it fades out of contention.
The Red Sox could ride it out with Toro, but the team is setting up to have a shot at a magical October, and replacing Toro would push the team closer to World Series title contention.
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