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At the MLB trade deadline, the Red Sox sent left-hander Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. Early is a controllable arm with upside despite an elbow issue, while Mead, 25, is showing power and strong contact (.254/.352/.500 with 17 HR in 327 PA) and could slot in Boston’s lineup at third or as a DH; Washington adds a high-upside pitcher for the future. Many view the swap as a fair, balanced move for both sides.
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.
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.
In a late-night deal, the Red Sox sent left-handed starter Connelly Early to the Nationals in exchange for Curtis Mead, a 25-year-old infielder who has 17 home runs this season and a .254/.856 OPS, with multi-position versatility that should bolster Boston’s infield depth as Washington adds pitching depth.
Boston trades left-handed starter Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead in a one-for-one deal, hoping Mead’s bat and flexibility at third base bolster the Nationals’ offense while Boston gains a controllable rotation piece as they pursue a playoff spot.