The Boston Red Sox have traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Early, with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts this season, is expected to bolster the Nationals’ rotation, while Mead, who has excelled offensively with a 135 wRC+ and 17 home runs this year, will likely take over at third base for Boston. Washington, in pursuit of a playoff spot, aims to strengthen its pitching staff, while the Red Sox enhance their lineup. The deal reflects both teams’ strategies as they navigate the playoff race.
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