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Red Sox Trade Acquisition Injured on Arrival
29 Jul
Summary
- Curtis Mead suffered a broken wrist after being hit by a fastball.
- Mead will see a specialist to determine if surgery is needed.
- The injury complicates the Red Sox's trade deadline offensive plans.
The Boston Red Sox's trade deadline strategy faces a setback following the injury to newly acquired player Curtis Mead. Mead sustained a broken wrist after being hit by a 95 mph fastball during his second plate appearance with the team on Monday night.
An MRI confirmed the fracture, and Mead is scheduled to meet with a hand specialist in Boston to assess the need for surgery. This news comes as a surprise, especially after initial reports indicated he might have "dodged a bullet" following negative X-rays.
To fill Mead's spot, the Red Sox recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester. Mead's extended absence due to the injury complicates Craig Breslow's stated goal of adding offensive power before the August 3rd trade deadline.
