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Ceddanne Rafaela leaves Red Sox game against Seattle with quad tightness

11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Ceddanne Rafaela leaves Red Sox game against Seattle with quad tightness
Summary

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela exited Wednesday’s 8-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning. Chad Tracy reported that Rafaela experienced quad tightness during the contest and attempted to continue playing before the team opted to remove him. The substitution occurred during a lopsided score, leading the organization to prioritize caution regarding his physical status. While officials characterized the injury as minor, the team remains mindful of previous scenarios where players were sidelined following similar mid-game exits. The Red Sox currently maintain a secure position in the postseason race, likely heading toward a No. 5 seed. With the regular season in its final stretch, the team continues to manage the health of its roster ahead of the playoffs.

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Status Watch
  • •Ceddanne Rafaela exited the seventh inning of Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
  • •Chad Tracy cited quad tightness as the reason for the early departure.
  • •The team removed Rafaela as a precautionary measure during the blowout.
  • •The Red Sox occupy a secure postseason spot as the regular season concludes.
Latest Updates
  • 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Who Needs to Step Up for Boston Red Sox in Ceddanne Rafaela’s Absence?
  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox place CF Ceddanne Rafaela on 10-day injured list with right quad strain
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox roster moves: Ceddanne Rafaela to IL, OF recalled
  • 2:52 PMMassLive.com — Red Sox roster moves: Ceddanne Rafaela to IL, outfielder recalled (+ lineup) - MassLive
  • 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Ceddanne Rafaela News Amid Injury Absence
  • 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Ceddanne Rafaela Decision Before Orioles Game
  • 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lineup: Ceddanne Rafaela out again; Eli White in CF
  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Tracy Gives Injury Update on Ceddanne Rafaela After Missing Game vs. Orioles
What they're saying
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The Boston Red Sox will once again sit All-Star center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela against the Baltimore Orioles. Eli White gets the start in center field. Red Sox lineup: Anthony DH, Gasper 1B, Rutschman C, Abreu RF, Sogard 2B, Durbin 3B, Duran LF, Story SS, White CF, Suarez P — Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) September 4, 2026 […] The post Red Sox Announce Ceddanne Rafaela Decision Before Orioles Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Boston Red Sox shared a new timeline for center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela to return from his injury. The post Red Sox Announce Ceddanne Rafaela News Amid Injury Absence appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ceddanne Rafaela wanted to remain in Wednesday’s game, but Chad Tracy refused to take an unnecessary risk with one of Boston’s most important players.

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