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Red Sox land Curtis Mead to boost lineup upside after breakout season

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Red Sox land Curtis Mead to boost lineup upside after breakout season
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Boston acquired Curtis Mead from Washington in exchange for Connelly Early, hoping Mead's 2026 breakout (.256/.351/.505 with 17 HR in 87 games) provides right-handed pop and valuable infield versatility, potentially at second base, while trade risk and defense questions linger.

Topics:sports#2026-breakout-season#baseball#boston-red-sox#curtis-mead#infield-versatility#mlb-trade
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  3. Red Sox trust in the breakout in trade for Nats’ Curtis Mead: MLB trade grades  The New York Times
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