The Red Sox were willing to part with Triston Casas for one of the Mariners' standout pitchers on one condition.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has been the subject of repeated trade rumors since the beginning of the 2024-2025 offseason. In mid-November, ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney reported that with Casas’ injury history,

Sasaki has the benefit of being able to take his time, with at least two more weeks of meetings and recruitments to go before he can put pen to paper. In that time, it seems like the Red Sox will need him to reverse course to be strongly considered.

After landing Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler this offseason, the Boston Red Sox don't necessarily need another pitcher. That said, every one in baseball is