New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury
Summary
Curtis Mead, a new player for the Boston Red Sox, injured his left wrist in his second at-bat during his first game with the team. The injury will keep him out of play for an unknown amount of time, and the Red Sox have called up Nick Sogard to replace him on the roster.Key Facts
- Curtis Mead was traded to the Red Sox on July 25, 2026.
- He got hurt after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist during his second at-bat on July 27, 2026.
- Initial X-rays showed no broken bones, but later tests found a wrist injury.
- The injury will cause Mead to miss an unknown period of time.
- Mead’s batting average this season is .253, with 17 home runs and 48 runs batted in (RBIs).
- Red Sox manager Chad Tracy expressed disappointment about the injury happening so early for Mead.
- Nick Sogard was called up from the minor league team Triple-A Worcester to take Mead’s place on the team.
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