Power Bat Meets Boston: Curtis Mead Arrives Amid Injury
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Australian infielder Curtis Mead was traded from Washington to the Red Sox for Connelly Early. While his 2026 season has showcased surprising power (17 homers, 133 OPS+) and improved strike-zone discipline, his defense is seen as a weakness and his status is uncertain due to an injury. The Red Sox envision him as a right-handed bat in the infield (and possibly DH) who could help fill the Early-era gap ahead of the trade deadline, provided he stays healthy.
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