Red Sox trade Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
The Boston Globe • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead on July 26, 2026. Early, a promising lefthander, has been sidelined since June 30 due to left elbow inflammation. The deal aims to bolster the Red Sox's lineup while allowing Early to potentially recover with another organization. As the trade deadline approaches, both teams are making moves to strengthen their rosters for the rest of the season.
- •Connelly Early has not pitched since June 30 due to injury.
- •Curtis Mead is primarily a third baseman.
- •The trade occurred late on July 26, 2026.
- •This move is part of both teams' strategies leading up to the trade deadline.
- 7:07 AMThe Boston Globe — Red Sox ship starter Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead - The Boston Globe
"The young lefthander has not pitched since June 30 because of left elbow inflammation.
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