Twins acquire Dean Kremer; Red Sox trade Curtis Mead to Nationals
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have traded for pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the August 1 trade deadline. Kremer, who has struggled with a 6.50 ERA this season, is expected to fill a swingman role on the Twins' pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have sent third baseman Curtis Mead to the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher Connelly Early. Mead is likely out for the season due to a fractured wrist, while Early, currently sidelined with elbow inflammation, brings a promising talent to the Nationals.
- •Kremer's ERA stands at 6.50 with the Orioles this season.
- •Mead has a.254 average and 17 home runs this year.
- •Early has a 3.44 ERA in 2026, but is dealing with elbow inflammation.
- •Mead's trade aligns with the Red Sox's need for flexibility in their infield.
- •Kremer will join a Twins staff needing depth in the pitching rotation.
- 5:53 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Dean Kremer pads Twins' pitching depth; Connelly Early to Nationals
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