Boston Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead while exploring further trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals on July 27, 2026, sending pitcher Connelly Early to Washington. Mead has since been placed on the injured list with a broken wrist. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is reportedly seeking additional upgrades to the lineup, particularly at catcher and shortstop. Reports indicate that the Red Sox are still active in trade discussions ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, eyeing bigger deals beyond their recent transaction. While the team has prospects like Marcelo Mayer and Franklin Arias, finding a suitable shortstop remains a priority.
- •Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early.
- •Mead is now on the injured list with a broken wrist.
- •Breslow is exploring trades for catcher and shortstop positions.
- •Marcelo Mayer and Franklin Arias are current prospects at shortstop.
- •Trade deadline approaches on August 3, 2026.
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