US EditionNationals Acquire Curtis Mead From White Sox in Exchange for Catcher Boston Smith
The Nationals traded minor-league catcher Boston Smith for versatile infielder Curtis Mead to add depth and cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating Jake Eder for assignment.
- On Saturday, the Washington Nationals acquired utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith.
- To accommodate Mead, the Nationals designated left-handed pitcher Jake Eder for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Mead, a 25-year-old Australian utility player, appeared in 90 games for the White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays last season, batting.233 with three home runs and 19 RBIs.
- In exchange, Washington sent Smith, a 23-year-old sixth-round pick from Wright State University, to Chicago; he will report to the Arizona Complex League.
- While Mead joins the organization, his assignment to the major league roster or Triple-A remains undetermined as the Nationals continue their season 1-1 after a weekend loss to the Chicago Cubs.
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