How Triston Casas’ Injury Return Could Spark Red Sox [Video]

The Red Sox look like they’re running on fumes while navigating the dog days of summer.

A crushing loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at Fenway Park killed whatever momentum Boston reestablished by beating the defending World Series champions on back-to-back nights after suffering a weekend sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros. And the Red Sox proved punchless Thursday night in a series-opening defeat against the Orioles in Baltimore, casting further doubt over Boston’s postseason potential.

But there is reason for hope as the Red Sox push forward. He wears No. 36.

The Red Sox reinstated Triston Casas from the 60-day injured list before Friday night’s game at Camden Yards. He’ll play first base and bat third in his return, slotting between Wilyer Abreu and Rafael Devers as Boston loads up on left-handed hitters against right-handed Orioles ace Corbin Burnes.

Casas doesn’t pitch. So, his return hardly solves the Red Sox’s biggest problem right now. …