Curtis Mead Fractures Wrist, Faces 6-8 Week Absence
The Red Sox infielder was hit by a pitch in his Boston debut and will miss significant time with a broken wrist, though surgery is not needed.
Curtis Mead suffered a fractured wrist after being hit by a pitch during his Red Sox debut against the Athletics. He was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 28. Mead is expected to avoid surgery and return in 6-8 weeks. The injury is a significant blow to Boston's infield depth shortly after he was acquired via trade.
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