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Red Sox Place Ceddanne Rafaula on 10-Day IL

9/7/2026

Summary

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The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Ceddanne Rafaula on the 10-day injured list for a right quadriceps strain.
The move was retroactive to Sept 3, 2026, rendering Rafaula ineligible for the Red Sox’s recent games.
Infielder Nate Eaton was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill Rafaula’s roster spot.
Rafaula is batting .282 with 32 doubles, 16 homers, 70 RBIs and could return as early as Sept 13, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, the Boston Red Sox broke the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” by winning the World Series over the New York Yankees. Manny Ramirez led the lineup, hitting .308 with 43 homers and 130 RBIs, while manager Terry Francona guided the club. In 2026, the Red Sox recalled infielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester to replace injured outfielder Ceddanne Rafaula, mirroring the 2004 depth moves. Such roster flexibility has repeatedly enabled Boston to sustain competitiveness, manage injuries, and pursue championship aspirations through each subsequent season.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Ceddanne Rafaula on the 10-day injured list for a right quadriceps strain.
The move was retroactive to Sept 3, 2026, rendering Rafaula ineligible for the Red Sox’s recent games.
Infielder Nate Eaton was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill Rafaula’s roster spot.
Rafaula is batting .282 with 32 doubles, 16 homers, 70 RBIs and could return as early as Sept 13, 2026.

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