Red Sox slugger has been crushing it during rehab assignment in Triple-A

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has been away from the team for nearly four months since experiencing torn cartilage in his rib against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

After months of recovery, Casas is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, and he's been impressive in his at-bats despite admittedly battling through pain when swinging.

In 40 plate appearances over nine games, Casas has hit .294 with a .959 OPS, one home run, six doubles, six RBIs and five walks.

The 24-year-old should be activated sometime soon, perhaps even as early as Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. And, while Dom Smith has been above average at the position recently, the Red Sox could surely use Casas back in the lineup every day.

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