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First base was the most surprisingly dramatic position on the Boston Red Sox this season. Red Sox fans won't soon forget Triston Casas tearing his patellar tendon, or Rafael Devers flat-out refusing to play the position, or Nathaniel Lowe arriving on a league-minimum contract after being cut by the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24

DFA'd Red Sox Infielder Returning To Boston Organization

The Boston Red Sox are keeping around one of the best feel-good stories of the 2025 season after all. Boston designated veteran infielder Abraham Toro for assignment to make room on the roster for David Hamilton in the aftermath of adding Nathaniel Lowe.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 22

Red Sox Leave Door Open For Veteran Infielder To Return

The Boston Red Sox altered the roster on Thursday and one move that stood out was the fact that club designated veteran infielder Abraham Toro for assignment.

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / August 21

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 8/21/2025

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Red Sox to designate Abraham Toro for assignment

The Red Sox are going to designate infielder Abraham Toro for assignment, reports Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Fellow infielder David Hamilton will be recalled as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

A former World Series champion suddenly became available on Thursday and could be a formidable platoon partner in Boston.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 11

Red Sox's Next Roster Move Should Be No-Brainer After Rough Weekend

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 25

Red Sox Insider Shuts Down Popular Trade Deadline Rumor

The Boston Red Sox lost Triston Casas for the season and ever since there have been rumors about who the club could target to fill in at first base. In the meantime, Romy González and Abraham Toro have done a great job filling in at the position.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 24

Red Sox Predicted To Bring $11 Million First Base Slugger To Boston

The Boston Red Sox should be solidified as trade deadline buyers. Now, the question is what they can get. ESPN's Jeff Passan raised eyebrows on Wednesday with a suggestion that the Red Sox could have a fairly boring deadline.

Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 23

Red Sox Could Trade For 23-Year-Old Rising Star To Play 1st Base, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox should be grateful for what Abraham Toro has done so far this season, while urgently seeking his replacement. Toro stepped up in a moment of crisis for the Red Sox, when Triston Casas had just been injured and Rafael Devers was actively refusing to play first base.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 19

Red Sox Rumors: Trade For Orioles All-Star Slugger 'Might Happen'

The Boston Red Sox need a better left-handed hitting first baseman if they want to be serious World Series contenders this season. No disrespect intended to Abraham Toro, who stepped up in a major way in late May and early June when the Red Sox needed a boost.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox Should Acquire Former All-Star 1B To Replace Abraham Toro

The Boston Red Sox need to treat the first base position as a serious need at the trade deadline. Romy Gonzalez is fantastic and should start every game Boston plays against left-handed pitchers.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 29

Red Sox Linked To $10 Million Trade Deadline Sweepstakes

The Boston Red Sox’s offense turned up the heat on Saturday. Boston bounced back against the Toronto Blue Jays with a 15-1 win. The Red Sox looked good and but still have just a 41-43 record.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Red Sox Fan Favorite Reveals Why He Picked Boston Over Yankees in Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox made a move that, at the time, wasn't expected to be consequential. But, partway into the 2025 season, his addition would prove to be massive for the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 12

Red Sox Journeyman Emerges As Highly Unexpected All-Star Candidate

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

Red Sox have glimmer of hope for rest of season after series win

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 29

Canadian infielder Abraham Toro inks minor league deal with Red Sox

Longueuil, Quebec native Abraham Toro has reached an agreement with the Boston Red Sox, signing a minor league deal that could see him earn up to $1M if he makes the majors in 2025.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 28

Red Sox sign veteran infielder Abraham Toro to minor-league deal

The Red Sox have signed free-agent infielder Abraham Toro to a minor-league contract, as was first reported by Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. The deal comes with an invitation to major-league spring training.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 28

Ex-Brewer Reportedly Inks Deal With Red Sox, Looking To Jumpstart Career

As news of the Milwaukee Brewers' current roster slows down around this time of year, a former member of the organization has made headlines for landing a deal with a new club.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract

The Red Sox and free agent infielder Abraham Toro have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. The Republik Sports client receives an invitation to major league spring training.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 16, 2024

Former Seattle Mariners Big Trade Acquisition Elects Free Agency

Former Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro was one of eight players to elect free agency on Tuesday. He had previously been designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 16, 2024

Former Brewers, Mariners Utility-man Elects Free Agency

After one of his better career seasons in the big leagues with the Oakland A's, former Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners utility-man Abraham Toro has elected free agency.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27, 2024

A's infielder who had strong start to season DFA'd

A's infielder who had strong start to season designated for assignment

Things have fallen off dramatically for Athletics outfielder Abraham Toro.

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MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22, 2024

A's Calling Up Former New York Yankees Prospect

Last night Oakland A's third baseman Abraham Toro exited the game after grounding out in the bottom of the sixth inning, giving way to Tyler Nevin. After the game, A's manager Mark Kotsay told reporters that he was pulled because of a hamstring injury that would likely land him on the IL.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22, 2024

Abraham Toro's clutch homer lifts Athletics past Rockies

Abraham Toro led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking home run to help the Oakland Athletics beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-4 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.