Curtis Mead placed on IL with wrist fracture
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Key Points:
- Curtis Mead was shut down indefinitely with a fractured left wrist sustained during his second at-bat in his debut game with the Red Sox, likely sidelining him for four to six weeks.
- Mead was hit by a 94.9 mph fastball in the fourth inning of Monday’s 4-2 win, initially showing no fracture on X-rays, but an MRI confirmed the injury the following day.
- The Red Sox face significant injury challenges, having lost several middle infielders including Trevor Story, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Marcelo Mayer, all with uncertain return timelines.
- Despite these setbacks, the Red Sox have maintained strong performance, recently achieving a 15-game winning streak and positioning themselves well for the postseason.
- Mead expressed disappointment but remains hopeful about returning soon, while the team focuses on staying competitive and supporting injured players through their recoveries.
