Mead fills Boston's right-handed bat need before deadline

He remains under club control through the 2030 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

What happened: Boston sent rookie left-hander Connelly Early to Washington for Curtis Mead in a one-for-one trade. Mead was activated Monday, while Tsung-Che Cheng was optioned.

Why it matters: Mead's ability to Moving a controllable starter also increases the importance of preserving pitching depth through the deadline.

By the numbers: Mead hit .254/.352/.500 with 17 homers, 17 doubles and 48 RBIs in 87 games. He made 41 starts at third base, 19 at first and one at second.

What to watch: Mead's first defensive assignment will clarify Boston's preferred infield alignment. The trade window closes Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

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MLB.com 2026-07-27T16:54:48.563070+00:00

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