Red Sox trade for Curtis Mead in exchange for Connelly Early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:24 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals, sending young pitcher Connelly Early in return. Mead, 25, is enjoying a breakout season with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs, which addresses the Red Sox's need for power in their lineup. Despite this acquisition, concerns arise about the long-term impact of parting with Early, who has potential as a front-line starter when healthy. Trade grades suggest the Red Sox benefit from immediate power, but question the future of Early's recovery from injury.
- •Red Sox receive Curtis Mead; Nationals acquire Connelly Early.
- •Mead has 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season.
- •Early currently on injured list with elbow injury.
- •Trade raises questions on Red Sox's pitching strategy.
- •Nationals valuing Early as a potential front-line starter.
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Curtis Mead trade grades: Who won Red Sox and Nationals trade?
"The Red Sox and Nationals traded two young studs in Curtis Mead and Connelly Early. Let's hand out some trade grades.
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