Red Sox swap LHP Connelly Early for 3B Curtis Mead in deal with Nationals

Story byCurtis Mead is headed to Boston. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / REUTERS)We are officially entering MLB trade deadline season, with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals executing a notable swap late Saturday night.The Red Sox are dealing young starting pitcher Connelly Early to D.C. in exchange for third baseman Curtis Mead, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026This article will be updated with more information.