Red Sox Eye Arenado After Casas Injury

After losing first baseman Triston Casas for the season, the Boston Red Sox are exploring options that now include a potential trade for St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, who has expressed openness to changing positions and previously approved a trade to Boston. Although the Cardinals have improved, they remain possible sellers, and moving Arenado could fit their reset plans, even as reports suggest the likelihood of a deal may be overstated. Internally, the Red Sox have considered shifting Rafael Devers to first base, but manager Alex Cora is opposed, and the team continues to use Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro at the position. Masataka Yoshida remains off the active roster until he can resume playing outfield, limiting DH options. Trade speculation also involves Boston's Ceddanne Rafaela as a solution for the Mets, and the Yankees may seek pitching help if they stay in the race. Across MLB, multiple teams are considering creative moves in response to injuries and underperformance as the trade deadline nears.