MLB·TRADE·July 25, 2026 11:16 PM ET

Red Sox trading Early to Nationals for Mead, ESPN reports

Boston gets an infielder for a left-hander.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mea Via @JeffPassan on X

What happened: Connelly Early would head to Washington, with Curtis Mead moving to Boston in the player-for-player deal.

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Why it matters: The move would shift Boston toward infield help and Washington toward left-handed pitching.

What to watch: Formal completion of the trade is the next step.

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