Without the power hitter, the main first base options for the Red Sox are Romy Gonzalez and Triple-A Worcester call-up Abraham Toro. Manager Alex Cora told reporters, including MassLive's Chris Cotillo, that there are no plans to move slugger Rafael Devers to first base.

The Boston Red Sox received devastating news earlier this week. After hustling to first base, slugger Triston Casas landed awkwardly and immediately fell to the ground in obvious pain. As it turned out,

The Rangers had won 4 straight games against Boston until losing the second game of this series 6-4 Wednesday. Ranger pitching allowed just 7 runs over those 4 straight wins. Now the club will look to reverse a recent trend;