The Boston Red Sox are intensifying their search for a consistent first baseman following Triston Casas's season-ending knee injury. Currently, the team has deployed Romy González and Abraham Toro in a platoon at first base, but the performance at the position has not met expectations. The Red Sox previously attempted to persuade Rafael Devers to transition to first base, but those efforts fell flat.

NESN.com's Owen Crisafulli suggests that Rhys Hoskins of the Milwaukee Brewers could be an ideal solution for Boston's first base dilemma. Hoskins, a power hitter, is in the final year of his contract and has displayed solid offensive numbers this season with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs. Though the Brewers are still in the playoff race, they may consider trading Hoskins if they fall out of contention, allowing the Red Sox to acquire him and potentially extend his contract to fill the void left by Devers.