Red Sox face injury crisis with Buehler, Casas sidelined

The Boston Red Sox are facing significant injury challenges, with starting pitcher Walker Buehler set to be placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation after showing promising recent form. The team, already impacted by earlier injuries to key rotation members, will turn to young pitcher Hunter Dobbins to fill Buehler’s spot. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are also grappling with the loss of first baseman Triston Casas, whose knee injury may sideline him for the season, leaving the team with limited and largely untested internal options at first base. Manager Alex Cora and the front office may need to seek external solutions to remain competitive in the AL East, as the absence of both Buehler and Casas presents immediate and substantial gaps in the roster. On a brighter note, rookie Kristian Campbell is expected to return to the lineup after missing games with rib discomfort. The Red Sox’s path forward will depend on how quickly Buehler recovers and whether they can effectively address their infield depth issues.