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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In the Boston Red Sox office, the performance of the players in July did not go unnoticed. Three weeks ago, the scene was not encouraging for the team of manager Chad Tracy, but a 15 win and 16 win streak in the last 18 matches opened the doors for them to join the batter that the club was waiting for. Curtis Mead is the Red Sox's new second base after the Patyjos traded left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals to get the s…
Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead in trade for Connelly Early
Boston’s first major move of trade-deadline season was not simply an attempt to add another productive hitter. By acquiring Curtis Mead from Washington for left-hander Connelly Early, the Red Sox made a calculated choice between a proven present-day need and a young pitcher with long-term value. Mead arrives after hitting .254/.352/.500 with 17 home runs in 87 games for a Nationals offense that leads Major League Baseball. The 25-year-old had es…
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