Surrounding a Triston Casas trade are heating up once again.
Last week, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow assured the media that Boston was not actively shopping Casas in trade talks. However, it’s clear his name has come up in discussions with other teams this offseason, and those talks haven’t necessarily quieted down since Breslow’s comments.
On Sunday, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive reported that the Red Sox are “still open” to trading Casas to facilitate roster changes. While this doesn’t guarantee a trade will happen, it suggests the possibility remains on the table.
If Boston were to move Casas, where might he land? The Red Sox could potentially target players like Nolan Arenado or Alex Bregman to shift Rafael Devers off third base. The Seattle Mariners have also been linked to Casas, and previous trade discussions between the two teams could still be revisited.
On Sunday, content creator Robbie Hyde floated a hypothetical trade scenario in which Casas would be sent to Seattle in exchange for All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz. “I could see teams being interested in Triston Casas… he’s absolutely a middle-of-the-order bat for many lineups,” Hyde said. “He’s been connected to the Mariners this offseason, so they could reopen those talks.”
As for Muñoz, he presents a relatively low-risk option for Boston. The 24-year-old closer boasts a 2.49 ERA over the past three seasons and has proven to be reliable, though the value of a relief pitcher (4.1 bWAR in three years) typically pales in comparison to that of an everyday power hitter.
Muñoz’s contract is also team-friendly. He’s set to earn $2.5 million in 2025, with three club options that escalate from $6 million to $10 million through 2028. This structure means Boston could secure their closer for the next four years at a total of $26.5 million if they were to make this move.
That said, Boston doesn’t have to trade Casas. If they do, they should aim for a major return rather than settling for a safe option like Muñoz. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Red Sox front office.
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