Connelly Early traded to Nationals from Red Sox before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Connelly Early has been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Washington Nationals ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The deal occurred shortly before midnight on July 25, with Early bringing a mix of emotions as he departs the team that drafted him. Boston remains competitive, leading the American League wild card race, while Washington aims for a playoff push, currently tied just outside the National League wild card spot. Early is confirmed to have only inflammation in his elbow and anticipates starting a rehab assignment next week to help the Nationals this season.
- •Connelly Early was drafted by the Red Sox in 2023.
- •Boston is currently on a 15-game winning streak.
- •Washington is tied with Pittsburgh, one game out of a playoff spot.
- •Early hopes to start a rehab assignment next week.
- •Early has personal ties to the Nationals and D.C. area.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — First big deal of MLB trade deadline capped wild year for Connelly Early
"Connelly Early has been a major leaguer for just 10 months, but he’s packed a wild spectrum of emotions into that period.
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