Red Sox trade Connelly Early to Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have traded rookie left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead. This move, occurring more than a week ahead of the trade deadline, aims to strengthen Boston's lineup, which has struggled offensively. Early, who made 17 starts this season, was part of Boston's rotation depth that included a surplus of starting pitchers. Mead, a breakout star with 17 home runs this season, adds versatility as he can play multiple infield positions. The Red Sox plan to finalize the trade before their game on Sunday.
- •Connelly Early traded for Curtis Mead on July 26, 2026.
- •Mead has 17 homers and 48 RBIs this season.
- •Red Sox aim to improve lineup amid recent success.
- •Early had a 2.95 ERA at the end of May before injuries.
- •Mead's versatility allows him to fill multiple infield roles.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Why Red Sox are Trading Connelly Early to the Nationals
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox trade Connelly Early for infielder who has hit 17 homers for Nationals this season
- 3:22 AMMassLive.com — Red Sox trade Connelly Early for infielder who has hit 17 HRs for Nationals this season - MassLive
"More than a week before the trade deadline, the Red Sox have dealt from their starting rotation depth to add a bat to their lineup.
"Boston making a deal was less of a surprise than the fact it included Early.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:27 AMWhy Red Sox are Trading Connelly Early to the Nationals
Boston making a deal was less of a surprise than the fact it included Early.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:26 AMRed Sox trade Connelly Early for infielder who has hit 17 homers for Nationals this season
More than a week before the trade deadline, the Red Sox have dealt from their starting rotation depth to add a bat to their lineup.
- MassLive.comJul 26, 2026, 3:22 AMRed Sox trade Connelly Early for infielder who has hit 17 HRs for Nationals this season - MassLive
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