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Nats reload with pitching haul, keep Abrams at deadline
sports22 days ago

Nats reload with pitching haul, keep Abrams at deadline

The Washington Nationals used the 2026 Trade Deadline to bulk up on pitching, acquiring nine pitchers across four deals while holding onto star shortstop CJ Abrams. They landed controllable starter Connelly Early (five years of control) and Cade Cavalli for a postseason-ready rotation, and shipped Foster Griffin and Luis García Jr. for depth arms. The club preserved vibes by keeping Abrams, but left room for future moves and possibly more prospect trades; overall, the trade actions earn a cautious B-plus and keep a window open for 2027 while signaling more spending may be needed in free agency.

via The New York Times|
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sports1 month ago

Duran Reacts as Sox Trade Early for Curtis Mead

Following the Red Sox's trade of Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for Curtis Mead, Jarren Duran described the moment as emotional as Early said his goodbyes; ESPN's Buster Olney questioned the price of Mead, while Boston beat the Blue Jays 6-1 with Duran contributing three hits, two RBIs, a run and a stolen base, and the club heads west to open a series with the Athletics.

via heavy.com|
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Red Sox swap Connelly Early for Curtis Mead to bolster lineup
sports1 month ago

Red Sox swap Connelly Early for Curtis Mead to bolster lineup

The Red Sox traded lefty Connelly Early (on the IL with elbow inflammation, 8-7 with a 3.24 ERA in 21 starts) to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, a power bat who has 17 homers, 48 RBIs and a .852 OPS in 87 games this season. Mead is expected to slide in at second base, with Caleb Durbin likely staying at third, as the club signals a push to improve run production. Teammates including Jake Bennett and Narváez expressed optimism about Mead’s arrival and the team’s ongoing upgrades ahead of the deadline.

via The Boston Globe|
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Mead-for-Early: Cheap, Controllable Pieces Swap in Deadline Trade
sports1 month ago

Mead-for-Early: Cheap, Controllable Pieces Swap in Deadline Trade

In a rare deadline swap, the Red Sox sent lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. Boston adds a power bat to a lineup they’ve struggled to produce, while Washington gains a controllable arm after Early’s elbow inflammation stint. Early was 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts before June 30; Mead is hitting .256/.351/.505 with 17 homers and is under team control through 2030, not a rental. The deal is pitched as strategic rather than a salary dump, with Boston graded B- and Washington A- as both sides fill needs for the stretch run.

via USA Today|
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Red Sox Put Connelly Early on IL, Recalling Gamboa as Moran Returns
baseball1 month ago

Red Sox Put Connelly Early on IL, Recalling Gamboa as Moran Returns

Boston placed left-hander Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation after four innings in his latest start, activated Jovani Moran from the IL, and recalled Alec Gamboa to fill the roster spot created by DFA’ing Tommy Kahnle. Early has a 3.44 ERA over 91 2/3 innings this season and had been a productive part of a rotation missing Garrett Crochet; his IL stint could open a rotation spot for Patrick Sandoval, who is nearing a return from UCL surgery after rehab starts, as Boston moves cautiously ahead of today’s game vs. the Nationals.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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Rookie Lefty Early Earns No. 3 Spot in Red Sox Openers for 2026
sports5 months ago

Rookie Lefty Early Earns No. 3 Spot in Red Sox Openers for 2026

Rookie left-hander Connelly Early will open Boston’s 2026 season in the rotation as the No. 3 starter after a standout spring (1.59 ERA) and solid late-2025 big‑league showing. The Sox plan to pair him with Johan Oviedo in the early rotation, with Oviedo serving as a multi‑inning reliever and possible piggyback option behind Ranger Suarez as he builds up. Payton Tolle was optioned to the minors, while Jovani Morán and Danny Coulombe join the bullpen alongside established late‑inning arms Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock, as the club maps out its bullpen and rotation for April.

via The Boston Globe|
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Connelly Early Lands Opening Day Spot as Red Sox Shuffle Rotation
sports5 months ago

Connelly Early Lands Opening Day Spot as Red Sox Shuffle Rotation

Boston will have one of its top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster, with Connelly Early set to break camp and join Johan Oviedo on the active staff, while Payton Tolle is optioned to minor league camp. The Sox face rotation decisions—potentially a six-man plan or an Early/Oviedo tandem—to begin the year in Cincinnati, as both Early and Oviedo showed solid spring momentum and Tolle contributed solid numbers as a rookie-eligible prospect. Early and Tolle qualify for the Prospect Promotion Incentive, which could have implications if Early stays in the majors all season and meets ROY/Cy Young thresholds.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early Aims to End Yankees' Season in Game 3
sports10 months ago

Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early Aims to End Yankees' Season in Game 3

Connelly Early, a rookie pitcher with limited MLB experience, is starting for the Red Sox in a crucial Game 3 against the Yankees, marking a historic moment as the first pitcher to start a winner-take-all playoff game within 30 days of his debut. Despite being a fifth-round pick and not a top prospect, Early's recent strong performances have earned him this high-stakes opportunity in the postseason.

via New York Post|
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