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Red Sox, Nationals Get Deadline Stretch Run Started by Swapping Early and Mead

Curtis Mead hit .256 with 17 home runs and 48 RBI this season while giving Boston a right-handed, multi-position infield option.

  • On Saturday night, the Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals, trading starting pitcher Connelly Early in a deal reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan just over a week before the MLB trade deadline.
  • Boston sought a right-handed infielder to bolster their lineup following All-Star Alex Bregman's departure last offseason. Mead, who hit 17 home runs this season, addresses the Sox's third base vacancy.
  • The 25-year-old Mead posted 17 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a 136 OPS+ across 86 games with the Nationals this season. His offensive output places him 36% above league average.
  • Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni prioritized pitching depth, acquiring Early to address both short- and long-term needs. Early posted a 3.44 ERA over 91 2/3 innings this season.
  • While Early is currently on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, Washington views him as a high-upside asset for the future. Boston continues its playoff push after winning 14 straight games.
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Red Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Early and Mead - Boston News, Weather, Sports

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night. Both teams are in the mix...

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Washington acquired left-hander Connelly Early in exchange for slugging infielder Curtis Mead.

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Red Sox acquire infielder Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early

Mead, who has primarily played third base this season, has 17 home runs and 48 RBI.

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Red Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Connelly Early and Curtis Mead

The Red Sox completed a significant trade overnight, trading a top pitching asset for a slugging infielder.

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Red Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Early and Mead

The Boston Red Sox have acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early.

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