Red Sox trade for Curtis Mead to enhance infield options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead in a trade with the Washington Nationals on July 26, 2026, sending Connelly Early to Washington. Mead, who has an.852 OPS this season, brings four more years of club control. His versatility allows him to play third base, first base, or second base, raising lineup options for manager Chad Tracy. The Red Sox are expected to finalize their lineup configurations, potentially including variations that see other players moving to accommodate Mead's role.
- •Mead is 25 years old with.852 OPS this season.
- •Red Sox send Connelly Early to Nationals in the trade.
- •Mead's role could vary at third, first, or second base.
- •Projected lineups will be adjusted based on his placement.
- •More moves may be anticipated from the Red Sox.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Next Trade Plans Revealed After Curtis Mead Deal
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Projected Lineup with Curtis Mead Trade
"The Boston Red Sox have plans for more trades to boost the lineup after landing hot-hitting Curtis Mead. The post Red Sox Next Trade Plans Revealed After Curtis Mead Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
"Boston has added a solid infielder to its ranks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:37 PMRed Sox Next Trade Plans Revealed After Curtis Mead Deal
The Boston Red Sox have plans for more trades to boost the lineup after landing hot-hitting Curtis Mead. The post Red Sox Next Trade Plans Revealed After Curtis Mead Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:39 PMRed Sox Projected Lineup with Curtis Mead Trade
Boston has added a solid infielder to its ranks.
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