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Sox Star Rafaela Injured Again in Comeback
24 Sep
Summary
- Ceddanne Rafaela re-injured his right leg with a cramp.
- He made a diving catch before exiting the game.
- Rafaela had been on the injured list for a quadriceps strain.
Ceddanne Rafaela's return to the Red Sox lineup on Wednesday night was cut short by a leg cramp.
After missing time with a right quadriceps strain, Rafaela made a notable diving catch in center field. However, during his first at-bat, he hit a single and appeared to be experiencing discomfort, leading to his exit from the game.
Manager Chad Tracy confirmed Rafaela felt cramping in his right leg, necessitating his removal. Rafaela had been sidelined since September 6th, having been placed on the 10-day injured list. His absence had been felt by the team, which has been struggling offensively.
Prior to Wednesday's game, Rafaela was batting .282 with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs, also contributing 17 stolen bases. To accommodate his return to the roster, outfielder Nate Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Rafaela had typically batted second but was positioned sixth for his comeback game.
