Initially, Casas said he would be back in action June 21. Then he said he would return July 2 for the start of a series against the Marlins, before he finally stopped putting a timeline on it.
Cora said Casas feels close to 100 percent. Nevertheless, the slugger still feels some pain in his side which has slowed his progress.
Could Casas, perhaps, not return until September? Cora didnât want to speculate.
âI just talked to players and weâre going to be locked into today,â Cora said. âThe other stuff is out of our hands. Of course, we have to know where players are at physically. But to start thinking 12 days from now or 15 days from now, thatâs not the way weâre doing it. I [have to] be consistent with the message. And thatâs what weâre going to try to do. I feel heâs going to be a part of this. When? We donât know yet.â
Duran does team proud
Cora tweeted out âWowâ when Jarren Duran hit the go-ahead homer for the American League in Tuesdayâs All-Star Game. That was the edited version for the internet, though, because what he actually said was something a bit more explicit.
âI dropped an F bomb,â said Cora.
Duran went on to be named All-Star MVP, which thrilled everyone associated with the Red Sox, including Cora and former hitting coach Tim Hyers. Now the hitting coach for the Rangers, Hyers was on the AL staff and praised Duran.
âIt means a lot,â Cora said. âI was texting with Tim, and the way [Jarren] conducted himself both days and giving praise to the hitting group and [third base/outfield coach] Kyle Hudson. I mean, it was amazing. He put a good swing on it. I am so very proud of him.
All-Star MVPs used to receive a Chevrolet. Now they are presented with a translucent bat.
âThe timing of the whole car thing, you know, [stinks] for him,â Cora said jokingly. âHe thought he was going to get a Corvette, but they donât do that anymore. But I think getting that trophy, and what it means, and representing us the right way was amazing.â
Grissom on assignment
Infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) will begin a minors rehab assignment Saturday ⦠The Red Sox returned righthander Bryan Mata from a rehab assignment at Triple A Worcester, retroactive to Monday, due to right elbow inflammation. Mata was removed from Sundayâs contest against Rochester. Mata is out of minor league options, so after his assignment, the Sox had to add him to their major league roster or designate him for assignment. However, this new injury delays the decision ⦠The trio of prospects in catcher Kyle Teel, shortstop Marcelo Mayer, and outfielder Roman Anthony resumed play at Double A Portland Friday following the All-Star break. They will have to wait a bit longer for their much-anticipated promotions to Worcester ⦠Longtime Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione will be honored Saturday with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually by the Hall of Fame for excellence in baseball broadcasting. âThe way he goes about his business, the professionalism, how much he cares about the organization, about the individuals who are part of the organization is second to none,â Cora said. âWhat a career.â ⦠The Sox plan on signing outfielder Braden Montgomery, their first-round draft pick, in the next week, according to a major league source.
Julian McWilliams can be reached at julian.mcwilliams@globe.com. Follow him @byJulianMack.
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