Sources: Red Sox to place newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead on injured list - The Boston Globe

What the report says

The Boston Globe reported that the Red Sox are set to place newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead on the injured list after he was struck near the base of his left hand and wrist during Monday night’s game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, California. Mead was hit by a 95 mph pitch from Athletics starter Jack Perkins, remained in the game for one inning, and then exited before the bottom of the fifth.

According to the Globe, initial X-rays taken at Sutter Health Park did not show a fracture, and interim manager Chad Tracy indicated afterward that the team was hopeful the injury was not severe. Further evaluation on Tuesday, however, led Boston to decide that Mead would need an injured-list stint.

The injury comes shortly after Mead joined the organization. The Globe reported that Boston acquired him Saturday night from the Nationals in exchange for Connelly Early, making the timing a setback for both the player and a club still assessing its infield options.

With Mead unavailable, the Red Sox are expected to promote Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester, the Globe reported. Because the team is on the West Coast, Sogard, who is from Sacramento, is not expected to arrive until Wednesday. The move matters for Boston’s roster depth as the club manages an injury to a recent acquisition while continuing a road series and approaching a period when teams commonly reassess needs ahead of the trade deadline.