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Ceddanne Rafaela Sidelined by Right Quad Injury, Return Timetable Uncertain

Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is out with a right quad injury, per Ian Browne of MLB.com, with no timetable for his return established.

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Ceddanne Rafaela is out of the Boston Red Sox lineup with a right quad injury, and the club has not established a timetable for his return, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.

The uncertain timeline leaves open the possibility of a roster move, though nothing formal has been announced as of this report.

What remains unconfirmed

Neither a diagnosis beyond the quad designation nor any formal roster transaction has been reported. How long Rafaela remains unavailable is still an open question.

The broader picture in Boston

The Red Sox have been navigating a crowded injury ledger. Adley Rutschman dealt with an elbow issue that kept him out of the lineup for multiple games before returning to action against the Orioles — a series that carried its own storyline given his trade from Baltimore earlier this season. Rafaela's absence adds another variable to a roster that has already been reshuffled in recent days.

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Red Sox: Ceddanne Rafaela Sidelined by Right Quad Injury, Return Timetable Uncertain