# Red Sox Trade Surprises with Mead | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-26T22:35:48+00:00
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The Red Sox stunned fans by trading young pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead — a move that initially seemed steep but now makes sense in a tight market where elite right-handed hitting is scarce. Mead, hitting a career-best with 17 homers and a 135 OPS+, is proving his value with advanced metrics that suggest real, sustainable improvement. With four years of control left, this trade might be a bold but smart gamble to fill a critical offensive gap. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/475cb22c6501c3c0

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