Sox Acquire Curtis Mead for Connelly Early
The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead in a Deadline-season swap, with Early headed to D.C. while Mead has been enjoying a career year for the Nationals, posting strong power and run production; reporters describe the move as addressing each team’s needs ahead of the deadline. The deal is corroborated by multiple outlets, noting Early’s 3.44 ERA over 17 starts and Mead’s .256/.351/.505 line with 17 home runs in 86 games this season.
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About Curtis Mead
Curtis James Mead is an Australian professional baseball infielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals. He made his MLB debut in 2023.
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- baseball player
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- Australia
- Born
- October 26, 2000