Curtis Mead was traded from the Rays to the Phillies as part of a deal that brought Cristopher Sánchez to Philadelphia. Mead, who had shown promise in the Rays' minor league system with impressive offensive numbers, was seen as a valuable asset, hitting 15 homers with a .911 OPS in 2021 and continuing to excel in 2022. His success raised questions about the Phillies' decision to trade him, especially as Sánchez initially struggled to find his footing in the majors. However, the Phillies viewed the trade as a long-term investment in Sánchez's potential, which has since paid off as he developed into a key pitcher for the team.

Curtis Mead had been playing the majority of the time at third base for the Rays after the trade of Isaac Paredes, serving as a temporary solution. However, his role was always seen as a stopgap, paving the way for Junior Caminero to take over as the long-term answer at the position.

Infielder Curtis Mead was optioned to Triple-A Durham to make room for the reinstatement of Josh Lowe from the injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Curtis Mead contributed to the Rays' offensive breakthrough by snapping an 0-for-12 skid with an RBI double in the game.

Curtis Mead, second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, was unable to prevent crucial RBI hits by the White Sox in a recent game, contributing to their weekend sweep and highlighting the team's struggle to perform at their best.