Triston Casas came on strong at the end of his rookie season, prompting some to have high hopes for him entering the 2024 season.
Jonathan Papelbon is chief among them. The former Red Sox star turned NESN analyst compared the first baseman to David Ortiz, particularly due to their swings and how Casas can use Fenway Park to his advantage in a way that’s similar to what the Hall of Famer did.
“I’m expecting 25 [home runs] or more [in 2024], easy,” Papelbon said on the “Play Tessie” podcast of Casas. “I think he’s got the power.