Curtis Mead's Red Sox Debut Delayed by Left Wrist Injury
Curtis Mead's highly anticipated debut with the Boston Red Sox has been put on hold due to a left wrist injury sustained in his first game with the team.
The Red Sox acquired Mead in a trade that sent left-hander Connelly Early to Washington on Saturday. However, Mead's time with the team was short-lived, as he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins in his second at-bat on Monday.
Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time due to the injury. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced that X-rays were negative, but further tests on Tuesday showed an injury that will knock Mead out of the lineup.
The 26-year-old infielder was hitting .253 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Red Sox, who were expecting him to make an immediate impact.
The Red Sox recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to fill Mead's roster spot. Sogard will likely see significant playing time in the coming days.
Mead expressed his disappointment at the injury, saying, "Super disappointing. It doesn’t feel real happening in first game. There will be a break in between the next one."
The Red Sox will need to regroup and adjust their plans without Mead in the lineup. With Mead sidelined, the team will likely turn to other players to fill the void left by his absence.
The Red Sox will face the Athletics again in their next game, with Mead's status still uncertain. The team will provide an update on his injury in the coming days, but for now, his debut remains on hold.
Source: Yahoo Sports