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Royals sign Red Sox's 2025 folk hero first baseman to minor league deal

The Boston Red Sox have not been able to rely on Triston Casas to play anything close to a full season of baseball since his 2023 rookie season, and his long-term injuries have resuled in some folk hero-esque success stories. Abraham Toro was Boston's unexpected first baseman in 2025, and he had some highlight reel moments at a position he'd never played long-term before.

The Kansas City Royals took note of his success, and signed him to a minor league contract on December 19. Toro, who signed the day before his 29th birthday, will get an invite to big league spring training as part of his deal.