Red Sox place rookie infielder Curtis Mead on 10-day injured list with broken wrist
Boston's newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead was moved to the 10-day injured list after sustaining a broken wrist, and the team is expected to call up infielder Nick Sogard as a replacement.
Boston placed rookie infielder Curtis Mead on the 10-day injured list after doctors diagnosed a broken wrist. The injury occurred during his debut against the Oakland Athletics, when he was hit by a pitch and left the game after an inning. The Red Sox are expected to promote infielder Nick Sogard, who is en route to the ballpark, though the transaction may not be finalized until the following day.
The move comes shortly after Boston traded left-hander Connelly Early to Washington as part of a roster reshuffle aimed at strengthening the infield. The club has also been monitoring the shortstop market, with former All-Star Trevor Story still recovering from hernia surgery and not yet assigned to a rehab assignment. Mead's absence could influence further roster decisions before the August 3 trade deadline.
"We wish Curtis a speedy recovery and will continue to evaluate our infield options," a team spokesperson said.