Washington Nationals trade Curtis Mead to Red Sox for pitcher Connelly Early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Washington Nationals have traded third baseman Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early. This trade marks the second transaction between the teams since Paul Toboni became the Nationals' president of baseball operations. Mead has had a standout season, hitting 17 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Early, a 24-year-old starter, has shown promise with a 3.44 ERA this season. The Nationals are expected to recall Brady House to fill Mead's roster spot for the next game.
- •Curtis Mead hit.254 with 17 home runs for Washington this season.
- •Connelly Early has a 7-5 record with a 3.44 ERA in 2026.
- •Brady House will be recalled for the Nationals' next game.
- •This is the second trade between the Nationals and Red Sox under Toboni.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals Acquire Pitcher in Trade with Red Sox
"The Washington Nationals went out to acquire pitching help on Saturday night, the second trade with the Boston Red Sox under Paul Toboni
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