Red Sox To Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox are trading left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead, aiming to strengthen their lineup amid a playoff push.
- Early, a promising 24-year-old pitcher with a 3.44 ERA in his first full MLB season, is expected to bolster the Nationals' thin starting rotation once he recovers from elbow inflammation.
- Mead, 25, has excelled as Washington’s primary third baseman with a 135 wRC+ and improved plate discipline, providing Boston with a potential everyday infielder to enhance their offense.
- The Nationals plan to recall prospect Brady House to replace Mead at third base, following House’s recent strong performance in the minors.
- Despite injuries to Early and others, Boston’s pitching rotation has remained solid, allowing them to trade a valuable arm for the offensive upgrade Mead offers.
