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Red Sox Trade Early for Power Hitter Mead | Boston Red Sox News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
The Red Sox pull off a bold move, sending struggling pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals for power-hitting prospect Curtis Mead — a 17-homer slugger with elite plate discipline and a pull-heavy swing that thrives at Fenway. Mead, once a top prospect, has exploded this season after a batting stance tweak, and remains under control through 2030. Early, once a high-upside ace with a dominant strikeout rate, is battling an elbow and a rising ERA — but the Nationals believe he’ll rebound in time for a late-August return. It’s a classic rebuild gamble: Boston gets a controllable, park-friendly bat; Washington bets on a pitcher who could anchor their rotation again. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9a60f55f0a913e5b