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Red Sox and Nationals complete trade as deadline approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:07 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Summary

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have finalized a trade, marking the start of the trade deadline season. The Nationals acquired third baseman Curtis Mead in exchange for pitcher Connelly Early. Both teams address key organizational needs through this one-for-one swap. As the August 3 trade deadline looms, speculation grows regarding other potential trades, with teams like the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers evaluating their own situations amidst ongoing discussions. Meanwhile, Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde shares insights on his team's recent successes and a lighter side involving Pop-A-Shot competition.

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Market Watch

•Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early.
•Trade marks the kickoff to the August 3 trade deadline.
•Padres may be considering trades, while Tigers' status remains uncertain.
•Erick Fedde discusses White Sox's successes and clubhouse activities.
•Red Sox secured a series against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend.

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6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox & Nationals kick off trade season, Padres & Tigers determine their deadline fate and Erick Fedde talks White Sox & Pop-A-Shot

What they're saying

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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan discuss the trade between the Red Sox and the Nationals, try to figure out whether the Padres and Tigers could be sellers and are joined by White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde.
— Yahoo Sportsby Yahoo Sports Staff,Jordan Shusterman,Jake Mintz

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