The Red Sox are sending left-hander Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The teams have not announced the deal.
It’s a fascinating one-for-one swap between two teams in the thick of the playoff race. Boston currently holds the final AL Wild Card spot. The club adds a former top prospect who’s broken out in D.C. Mead likely slots in at third base, with Caleb Durbin potentially moving to second base. Washington sits two games out of a postseason bid. The Nats have the high-scoring offense in baseball, but a thin starting rotation.
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