Red Sox News & Links: John Henry’s Comments Disappoint Clubhouse

Triston Casas’ Absence Felt Deeply

The absence of Triston Casas has been more challenging than anticipated. Dom Smith and Garrett Cooper, while never expected to perform like all-stars, are struggling both offensively and defensively.

News that Casas has started “light swinging” is encouraging, despite him not yet hitting off a tee and still experiencing rib pain. A return by early July seems unlikely, but a shortened rehab stint might allow him to regain his timing with the Red Sox sooner, similar to Masataka Yoshida’s current situation.

Red Sox Roster Struggles

Yoshida’s struggles at DH are further compounded by seeing Kyle Schwarber excel at Fenway with another team. Schwarber’s return to Boston, albeit in a different uniform, highlights the Red Sox’s roster issues.

Clubhouse Reaction to John Henry’s Comments

John Henry’s recent comments about the team’s chances made their way to the clubhouse, where they were not well-received. Kenley Jansen expressed frustration, questioning the point of playing if they aren’t considered contenders. Manager Alex Cora also disagreed with Henry, defending Red Sox fans’ expectations.