Curtis Mead Out Indefinitely, Possibly Done for Season
Red Sox third baseman Curtis Mead faces an extended absence that could last through the end of the year, forcing a lineup reshuffling.
Curtis Mead is sidelined indefinitely and may not return this season, according to Red Sox beat reporter Ian Browne. Manager Chad Tracy responded by reverting to the Rafaela-Abreu-Contreras 2-3-4 batting order that had produced results during a recent hot streak. The lineup adjustment signals the team is planning around a prolonged Mead absence rather than a short-term fix.
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