Curtis Mead leaves Red Sox debut after being hit by pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Curtis Mead's debut with the Boston Red Sox was cut short on July 27, 2026, after he was hit by a pitch on his hand during his second plate appearance against the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento. Following the incident, the Red Sox reported that Mead sustained a left wrist contusion, but X-rays revealed no fractures. Mead was acquired from the Washington Nationals just days earlier on July 25, raising concerns about his immediate availability. Although he may miss some time, the initial assessment suggests he may have avoided a serious injury.
- •Mead was injured in his second at-bat of the game.
- •The injury was confirmed as a left wrist contusion.
- •X-rays taken on Mead's wrist came back negative.
- •The Red Sox traded Connelly Early to acquire Mead.
- •His availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Curtis Mead Provides Injury Update After Exiting Red Sox Debut Early
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Curtis Mead Requires Immediate Injury Update in Red Sox Debut
"Boston almost had an issue right away as Mead took the field.
"Curtis Mead made his Boston Red Sox debut on Monday night
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:21 PMCurtis Mead Provides Injury Update After Exiting Red Sox Debut Early
Curtis Mead made his Boston Red Sox debut on Monday night
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:11 AMCurtis Mead Requires Immediate Injury Update in Red Sox Debut
Boston almost had an issue right away as Mead took the field.
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