Mead’s Return Could Elevate Red Sox | MLB News

The Red Sox are buzzing with renewed power thanks to Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, but they’re still chasing that extra boost. Enter Curtis Mead—a 25-year-old slugger traded from the Nationals before the 2026 deadline—whose debut was cut short by a wrist fracture. Now rehabbing, he’s been seen throwing catch, but time is running out: his Triple-A assignment ends Sept. 20, and the regular season wraps up Sept. 27. Interim manager Chad Tracy isn’t counting on a return this year, but if Mead’s healthy, he could deliver 31 homers and elevate Boston’s lineup alongside Anthony, Story, and maybe even...