Red Sox trade Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded rookie lefty Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead on July 26, 2026. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stated the team aimed to enhance its offense, having struggled with a.392 slugging percentage. With the trade deadline approaching, Breslow described the decision as uncomfortable but necessary to balance the roster, as Early had been performing well. The Nationals' president Paul Toboni confirmed the team was surprised by Boston's aggressive bid given Mead's long-term control through 2030. Breslow emphasized the importance of supporting the current roster amidst their recent success, winning 16 of 18 games.
- •Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals for Connelly Early
- •Mead boasts 17 home runs this season, bolstering Red Sox offense
- •Boston's offense ranked 23rd in MLB prior to trade
- •Breslow states recent player performance influenced trade decision
- •Nationals president surprised by Red Sox's aggressive approach
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Craig Breslow explains why Red Sox made ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Connelly Early-Curtis Mead trade
- 7:06 PMMassLive.com — Craig Breslow explains why Red Sox made ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Connelly Early-Curtis Mead trade - MassLive
"Craig Breslow explained Sunday why the Red Sox made an aggressive strike on the trade market and sent Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:55 PMCraig Breslow explains why Red Sox made ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Connelly Early-Curtis Mead trade
Craig Breslow explained Sunday why the Red Sox made an aggressive strike on the trade market and sent Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead.
- MassLive.comJul 26, 2026, 7:06 PMCraig Breslow explains why Red Sox made ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Connelly Early-Curtis Mead trade - MassLive
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