How Will Red Sox Pivot Immediately After Curtis Mead's Injury?
Summary
Curtis Mead, who just joined the Boston Red Sox, broke his wrist after being hit by a pitch. The team placed him on the injured list and called up Nick Sogard to fill in. The Red Sox face a challenge finding middle infield players as the trade deadline nears.Key Facts
- Curtis Mead was injured by a 95-mph pitch during his first game with the Red Sox.
- X-rays were negative initially, but he was later diagnosed with a broken wrist.
- Nick Sogard was called up from Triple-A Worcester to replace Mead.
- Veteran Trevor Story is still recovering from sports hernia surgery and hasn’t played since May.
- Kristian Campbell signed a $60 million, eight-year extension but hasn’t played in the MLB this season.
- The Red Sox recently won 15 straight games and are five games above .500.
- The team may consider trading for another infielder before the August 3 trade deadline.
- Luis Arraez, a four-time All-Star, could be a possible trade target but would create lineup challenges.
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