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New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway Mead's time with the Red Sox has been cut short due to an injury.
A recent trade has brought new player Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox. The team acquired Mead in a trade with Washington, sending left-hander Connelly Early the other way. Mead's time with the Red Sox has been cut short due to an injury.
He suffered a left wrist injury during his first game with the team, specifically in his second at-bat. The extent of Mead's injury and the amount of time he will miss are not yet determined. For more information on the injury and the trade, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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