Red Sox trade for third baseman Curtis Mead from Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have acquired third baseman Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals in exchange for starter Connelly Early, a move confirmed late Saturday night. Mead has emerged as a breakout player this season, contributing 17 home runs and 48 RBIs while the Red Sox are on a 15-game winning streak. Washington, seeking pitching depth, adds Early, who is currently on the injured list but has performed well in his rookie campaign with a 3.44 ERA across 17 starts. Both players are viewed as long-term assets for their respective teams, with Mead under team control through 2030.
- •Red Sox acquire breakout 3B Curtis Mead from Nationals.
- •Washington receives SP Connelly Early in the deal.
- •Mead has hit 17 home runs this season, aiding Boston's playoff push.
- •Early, 24, is currently on the injured list with elbow inflammation.
- •Both players considered central to their teams' future plans.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Trade Deadline: Red Sox send Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Red Sox Acquire Breakout 3B From Nationals for Connelly Early
- 6:00 AMESPN — Red Sox trade lefty Early to Nats for INF Mead
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Early and Mead
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Reportedly Trade Connelly Early to Nationals, Acquire Power Hitting Infielder
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox-Nationals trade details: Boston lands breakout 3B Curtis Mead for Connelly Early
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Red Sox trade rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington Nationals for 3B Curtis Mead
"The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night. Both teams are in the mix for a wild card in their respective leagues, and with the trade deadline a little over a week away, the Red Sox and Nationals made a deal involving two significant major league contributors. Mead has hit .254 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season, and Early is 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts.
"The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have completed a trade, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Washington will acquire left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, and the Red Sox will get breakout third baseman Curtis Mead. Nats acquire LHP Connelly Early in trade with Red Sox for 3B Curtis Mead — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 26, […] The post BREAKING: Red Sox Acquire Breakout 3B From Nationals for Connelly Early appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have kicked off the MLB trade deadline season with the first big-league trade of the cycle. Jeff Passan reported late Saturday night that Boston was trading 24-year-old starter Connelly Early to Washington for INF Curtis Mead. Let’s take a look at what each side is getting in return. […] The post Red Sox Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:10 PMMLB Trade Deadline: Red Sox send Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
Eric Samulski breaks down the trade and discusses why the Red Sox and Nationals may have both won
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:31 AMBREAKING: Red Sox Acquire Breakout 3B From Nationals for Connelly Early
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have completed a trade, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Washington will acquire left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, and the Red Sox will get breakout third baseman Curtis Mead. Nats acquire LHP Connelly Early in trade with Red Sox for 3B Curtis Mead — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 26, […] The post BREAKING: Red Sox Acquire Breakout 3B From Nationals for Connelly Early appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 6:00 AMRed Sox trade lefty Early to Nats for INF Mead
The Red Sox and Nationals swapped young talents, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for Washington left-hander Connelly Early.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:33 AMRed Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Early and Mead
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night. Both teams are in the mix for a wild card in their respective leagues, and with the trade deadline a little over a week away, the Red Sox and Nationals made a deal involving two significant major league contributors. Mead has hit .254 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season, and Early is 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:05 AMBoston Red Sox Reportedly Trade Connelly Early to Nationals, Acquire Power Hitting Infielder
The first domino of the Red Sox trade deadline has fallen as the team has reportedly acquired infielder Curtis Mead in exchange for the young left-hander.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:43 AMRed Sox Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have kicked off the MLB trade deadline season with the first big-league trade of the cycle. Jeff Passan reported late Saturday night that Boston was trading 24-year-old starter Connelly Early to Washington for INF Curtis Mead. Let’s take a look at what each side is getting in return. […] The post Red Sox Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead appeared first on Stadium Rant.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:39 AMRed Sox-Nationals trade details: Boston lands breakout 3B Curtis Mead for Connelly Early
The Red Sox landed one of this season's breakout players in a surprise deal Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:31 AMReport: Red Sox trade rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington Nationals for 3B Curtis Mead
The Red Sox are making moves just before the August 3rd trade deadline, sending pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan Reports.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:24 AMRed Sox swap LHP Connelly Early for 3B Curtis Mead in deal with Nationals
MLB trade deadline season is officially here.
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