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Red Sox Target Infielders After Wave of Injuries

7/30/2026

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Summary

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The Red Sox are seeking infielders before the August 3 deadline after Curtis Mead fractured his left wrist in the July 25 trade.
Injuries to Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have depleted the Red Sox infield.
Targets include Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Marlins infielder Otto Lopez.
They also consider Nationals DH Luis García Jr. and hot-hitting Andruw Monasterio, who posted a .357/.439/.679 line with a July 29 homer.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Red Sox added ace Curt Schilling and closer Keith Foulke, then turned a slump by trading for Dave Roberts and others, winning 22 of 25 games and clinching the AL wild-card before ending an 86-year drought. In 2024, injuries to Curtis Mead, Trevor Story and Roman Anthony have revived the need for deadline moves.

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Story summary

The Red Sox are seeking infielders before the August 3 deadline after Curtis Mead fractured his left wrist in the July 25 trade.
Injuries to Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have depleted the Red Sox infield.
Targets include Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Marlins infielder Otto Lopez.
They also consider Nationals DH Luis García Jr. and hot-hitting Andruw Monasterio, who posted a .357/.439/.679 line with a July 29 homer.

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