Curtis Mead Placed on Injured List After Wrist Injury, Red Sox Recall Nick Sogard

The Boston Red Sox placed third-baseman Curtis Mead on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday following a left-wrist injury sustained in his debut on July 27. Mead was struck on the wrist by a 95-mph fastball from Athletics starter Jack Perkins in the fourth inning. Initial X-rays were negative, but further evaluation revealed a fracture, prompting the roster move and the recall of infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester.

Red Sox unexpectedly make roster move as Curtis Mead injury concerns worsen

Boston acquired Mead from the Washington Nationals on Saturday night in a one-for-one trade that sent left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to Washington. The trade was intended to shore up an infield that had been weakened by injuries and underperformance, notably the lingering absence of shortstop Trevor Story after hernia surgery. At the time of the injury, the Red Sox held a 55-50 record and were in second place in the American League wild-card race, buoyed by an 18-3 run in July.

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• Curtis Mead (2026): .253 batting average, 17 home runs, 48 RBIs, OPS+ 133 (versus a career OPS+ of 75).

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• Red Sox performance: 55-50 record; 18-3 record in July.

Red Sox unexpectedly make roster move as Curtis Mead injury concerns worsen

• Roster move: Nick Sogard, a Sacramento native, was recalled from Triple-A Worcester; travel logistics suggest he will join the team on Wednesday.

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Mead himself said he felt “OK” and was hopeful the injury would not be serious, expressing disappointment at exiting his debut early. A Boston Red Sox source later confirmed that the further evaluation identified a broken wrist, leading to the IL placement.

Red Sox unexpectedly make roster move as Curtis Mead injury concerns worsen

Early reports from the club described the injury as a wrist contusion, while a subsequent team source indicated a fracture. The shift from a contusion to a broken wrist reflects the evolving medical assessment and underscores the lack of a definitive public diagnosis at the time of the initial announcement.

Curtis Mead leaves Red Sox debut after getting hit by pitch on wrist

• “I felt OK. Squeezing my hand feels OK. Just a little bit of pain rotating,” — Jack Perkins. Mead

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• “I went in after the inning was over and I grabbed a bat, because hitting was going to be my main concern,” — Jack Perkins. Mead

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With the August 3 trade deadline looming, Boston may need to explore additional infield options to replace Mead’s power bat. The recall of Nick Sogard provides a short-term fill-in, but the Red Sox’s front office is expected to assess further moves as the season progresses.

Red Sox unexpectedly make roster move as Curtis Mead injury concerns worsen