Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead to bolster lineup amid trade deadline activity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded for infielder Curtis Mead on July 26, 2026, to enhance their lineup. Mead, who is currently slashing.254/.352/.500 this season, addresses the team's offensive needs but experts suggest further moves are crucial for true contention in the American League. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized improving the major league team over merely winning individual trades. The Red Sox may seek additional talent at catcher, shortstop, starting pitcher, and relief pitcher as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Mead's trade occurred on July 26, 2026.
- •He has a season line of.254/.352/.500.
- •Breslow stresses making the major league team better.
- •Red Sox may pursue further upgrades at key positions.
- •Targeted positions include catcher and shortstop.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox can’t be done after trading for Curtis Mead
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