Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for starting pitcher Connelly Early on July 26, 2026. This trade marks Craig Breslow's eighth July deadline deal in his tenure as chief baseball officer. Critics have raised concerns about the deal being an overpay, despite Mead's strong performance this season, which includes 17 home runs and a.500 slugging percentage. Breslow still has time to make further moves before the trade deadline on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Early, the traded pitcher, has struggled this year but has potential as a future starting pitcher.
- •Red Sox trade for Curtis Mead ahead of the August 3 deadline.
- •Mead has 17 home runs and a.500 slugging percentage this season.
- •Breslow's deadline deal history includes eight trades during his tenure.
- •Connelly Early traded due to underperformance but has future potential.
- •Breslow's previous deadline trades have largely underwhelmed.
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