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Red Sox Trade Pitcher for Power Hitter | Boston Red Sox News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
The Red Sox pulled off a gutsy trade, sending solid pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals in exchange for power-hitting infielder Curtis Mead — a move that, while painful to make, aims to inject much-needed offense into their lineup. Early, with a 3.44 ERA and 93 strikeouts, was a reliable arm, but the Sox prioritized controllable offense over pitching depth. Mead, hitting 17 homers and driving in 48 runs, could be a game-changer — ranking second on the team in homers. This bold move underscores the Red Sox’s commitment to balancing their roster and addressing key weaknesses this season. 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/76a0367f412ccc7d