The Red Sox and Nationals initiated trade activity by swapping young talents, with left-hander Connelly Early heading to Washington and infielder Curtis Mead moving to Boston, where he is expected to play third base. In a notable performance, Yandy Díaz achieved his 1,000th hit with the Rays during a 3-0 victory over the Guardians, joining an elite group in franchise history. Dylan Cease dominated the Red Sox with a one-hit shutout, marking the Blue Jays’ first since 2010, while Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, surpassing George Brett as the Royals’ all-time leader.
