Gabe Kapler suffered a ruptured left Achilles' tendon tonight and will miss the rest of the season.
Kapler, a free agent at the end of the season, could be sidelined well into next year. His absence could turn Kevin Millar into Trot Nixon's platoon player, with John Olerud beginning to start at first base against lefties. The Red Sox will likely add Adam Hyzdu or George Lombard for insurance. We could also say that this means the Red Sox are doomed if Johnny Damon is knocked out of the lineup for a prolonged period of time, but that was already the case. Womp womp.