Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals in trade for Connelly Early

The Boston Red Sox have officially traded for infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher Connelly Early ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Mead, who is under team control through 2030, adds much-needed offensive support to the Red Sox, who recently experienced a 15-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Nationals, who are around.500, are looking to bolster their pitching staff while benefiting from their strong offensive unit. This deal marks an exchange of young players that reflects both teams' strategies as the trade deadline approaches.

• 2:32 PMCBS MLB — Curtis Mead-Connelly Early trade grades: Nationals ace low-cost flip, Red Sox add much-needed length