Alex Cora said several times last week that he’s not going to criticize players for comments they make to the media, even when those comments stir up a controversy. He respects that they have an opinion.

Casas is also ready for the opportunity to prove he can be a reliable hitter against left-handed pitchers. The post Triston Casas doesn’t ‘fault’ Red Sox for potentially offering him in trades to improve roster appeared first on Boston.

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer responds to Triston Casas' blunt comments about Boston's Opening Day roster.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Third base has received a lot of attention at the early part of camp and Triston Casas kept it going Tuesday at Fenway South. The day prior, Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was asked if he would be willing to DH following the arrival of Alex Bregman, who also plays third but has a Gold Glove.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora offered his thoughts on the controversy surrounding first baseman Triston Casas.

The first baseman’s career average against lefties is .227 with a .772 OPS compared with a .256 average and .846 OPS against righties.

A day after first baseman Triston Casas shared strong opinions about how Boston’s roster should come together, manager Alex Cora responded.