The Curtis Mead trade altered the Red Sox trade deadline — so did his injury

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Curtis Mead #25 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the locker room after being hit by a pitch against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Before we begin looking ahead to 2027, OTM is looking back at 2026, highlighting some of the biggest, strangest, and most memorable moments of a memorable season. Today, we look at one of the most deflating trade deadline acquis

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