Red Sox place Ceddanne Rafaela on injured list with quadriceps strain

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list due to a right quadriceps strain. The move was announced Sunday before the team completed a four-game series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-1 victory. The roster designation is retroactive to last Thursday. Rafaela currently leads the club with a.282 batting average and 151 hits, while contributing a 5.5 WAR. With the Boston Red Sox holding a seven-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot, the team has the flexibility to prioritize his health over an immediate return. The organization expects to manage his recovery without rushing him back into the lineup before the end of the regular season.

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