Red Sox trade Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead. This trade marks a significant player swap between two teams aiming for playoff contention. Boston's move comes as they seek to bolster their lineup with additional hitting power. Details regarding both players' upcoming roles are yet to be confirmed as teams prepare for the second half of the season.
- •Red Sox acquire Curtis Mead from Nationals.
- •Nationals send Connelly Early to Red Sox.
- •Both teams are playoff contenders.
- •Trade aims to improve hitting for Boston.
- •Details on player roles are pending.
- 12:51 PMUSA Today — Who won Red Sox-Nationals Connelly Early trade? Grades for each team - USA Today
"Boston needed a bat and gave up a 24-year-old starter to get one. Here's how the Red Sox and Nationals grade on their trade.
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