The Boston Red Sox are currently facing a tough situation at first base. Triston Casas—one of the last players the team could afford to lose, even after a rough start to the season. But as luck would have it, Casas is now officially out of the season after rupturing his patellar tendon. And the Red Sox are in a real pickle about what to do next. But looks like someone has some ideas to share.

It all unravelled on Friday night during the Red Sox’s game with the Minnesota Twins. Casas was running to first on a slow roller, but something went wrong, and he collapsed, grabbing his knee. After it became clear he couldn’t walk off the diamond on his own, he was immediately put on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital. News soon came that surgery was needed, and the good news is that the surgery to repair the tendon was successful. But there’s also some bad news: Boston doesn’t have a clear backup plan at first base.

Boston was riding on the belief that, finally, after Casas’s return from missing much of last year because of a torn cartilage, he would be able to carry on with full strength. But things have gone wrong in a big way. However, while calls are coming to get someone from outside, MLB insider Karl Ravech thinks it’s better to look internally and find the solution. Apparently, he also has a name in mind.

During Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney‘s latest edition, Ravech suggested that the best move would be to move the uber-athletic 22-year-old rookie Kristian Campbell to first base. “He is big enough and certainly seems to be capable as a fielder to play anywhere. They have used him anywhere; they love his bat…..If there is a chance, you can get him to work out and get comfortable enough to play 1B? He is certainly athletic enough,” Ravech said.

It is a bold prediction, but the Red Sox might not have a choice. Campbell, the $60 million player, has been a standout for the team. He recently returned to the lineup after missing three games with a rib injury. He was even there in the cleanup spot against the Twins. Manager Alex Cora quoted the move as “trying something different,” talking about how Campbell can provide consistency. And truly, with a .301 batting average and .407 on-base percentage, his performance could give the much-needed boost to Boston.

Plus, Campbell could not just fill in the 1B position; he could provide the spark they need for the playoff spot. His athleticism and his ability to handle big league pitching make him a natural fit. But not everyone thinks looking inwards is smart.

Boston Red Sox may need to look outside the organization for first base

Some experts believe making an internal move could delay the Red Sox’s search for a long-term solution at first base. Drew VonScio from Newsweek suggests that the team might want to look at outside options, given that Casas will be out for the entire year. One name he mentioned is Nathaniel Lowe of the Washington Nationals.

Now Lowe is a reliable hitter with a .254/.331/.446 slash line this season. So it might just be the upgrade Boston needs right now. Plus, at 29 years old, he has proven his value and was a key player when the Texas Rangers won their World Series before he was traded to Washington. Interestingly, with his arbitration status, the Nationals may want to move him, but the Red Sox need to weigh in on the cost.

“The Red Sox may have to cough up more than they would like to for Lowe, but his career numbers have proven he can make a difference,” VonScio penned down. So, for him, Lowe’s $10.3 million salary at first may seem like much, but he has experience, and with his production, it could be worth it. But then, there is one problem they might face if they go through with this deal. In case Casas comes back, they would have two key players for the 1B role, with Lowe also being a proven veteran. But either way, that’s a good problem for any team to have. The Red Sox need the depth, and what’s better than this?

For now Red Sox might have to step back and rethink, and regroup. If you had a name in mind, who would it be? Let us know.