Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game after injury on return from injured list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela exited the game against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning after suffering tightness in his right hamstring. The Red Sox center fielder, who had recently returned from the injured list, initially pulled up while running out a single in the second inning. He had been sidelined since September 3 with a right quad strain. Rafaela made a diving catch on the game’s first batter but was replaced by Jarren Duran after leaving the field. The Red Sox optioned Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester to accommodate Rafaela's return.
- •Rafaela returned from the injured list on September 24.
- •He left with right hamstring tightness after running a single.
- •He made a diving catch on the game's first batter.
- •Rafaela was batting.284 with 16 home runs prior to the game.
- •Jarren Duran replaced him in the lineup.
- 1:53 AMESPN MLB — Boston's Rafaela, back from IL, injures hamstring while running out single
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox CF Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game in 3rd inning on same day he comes off injured list
"Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, who came off the injured list on Wednesday, left the game against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning after pulling up while running out a single in the second. Rafaela, who started and made a diving catch on the game’s first batter, has been sidelined since Sept. 3 with a right quad strain.
"Ceddanne Rafaela, who returned Wednesday after being sidelined since Sept. 3 with a right quad strain, left in the third inning with tightness in his right hamstring.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 24, 2026, 1:53 AMBoston's Rafaela, back from IL, injures hamstring while running out single
Ceddanne Rafaela, who returned Wednesday after being sidelined since Sept. 3 with a right quad strain, left in the third inning with tightness in his right hamstring.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 12:31 AMRed Sox CF Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game in 3rd inning on same day he comes off injured list
Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, who came off the injured list on Wednesday, left the game against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning after pulling up while running out a single in the second. Rafaela, who started and made a diving catch on the game’s first batter, has been sidelined since Sept. 3 with a right quad strain.
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