The Red Sox are hot on the playoff trail, but their path to October glory hinges on getting key players like Curtis Mead back healthy. Mead, a breakout star with a career-best batting performance, suffered a wrist injury in his first game — he’s doing light rehab but isn’t ready for full duty yet. The team’s long-term investment in him makes his return critical. Meanwhile, Andruw Monasterio and others are stepping up as backups, keeping the lineup flexible. With playoff hopes high and health a top priority, the Red Sox are counting on these players to return strong when it matters most.

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