Connelly Early for Curtis Mead TRADE BREAKDOWN: Red Sox and Nationals Swap

Curtis Mead is headed to Boston after the Red Sox made their first major move ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, acquiring the infielder from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed starter Connelly Early. Mead is slashing .852 OPS over 87 games this season for a Nationals offense that leads the majors in runs scored, with 35 extra-base hits and 17 home runs. Peter and Jack break down what Mead adds to a Red Sox lineup that ranks 29th in the majors in home runs, what Boston surrendered in a lefty who made playoff starts in 2025, and whether the Red Sox front office is just getting started at the deadline. 🎰 Use code "JUSTBASEBALL" for the New Player Offer on BetMGM: http://Betmgm.com/justbaseball 🔗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🗣️ Discord baseball group chat: https://dubclub.win/checkout/37542825/ ✍️ Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/sub... 🧢 Just Baseball Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/ 🌐 Website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ 🎙️ Full Podcast: https://bit.ly/JustBaseballApple 📲 Follow us everywhere: https://beacons.ai/justbaseballmedia 📱 SOCIAL TikTok:   / justbaseballmedia   X:   / justbb_media   Instagram:   / justbaseballmedia   Facebook:   / justbaseballmedia   🎙️ HOSTS Aram:   / aramleighton8   Jack:   / jack_mcmullen11   Peter:   / peterappel23   📺 MORE FROM JUST BASEBALL The Call Up:    / @thecalluppod   College Baseball Show:    / @collegebsbshow   Just Gridiron Fans:    / @justgridironfans   👍 Like and Subscribe with notifications on to support the channel. #JustBaseball #RedSox #MLBTradeDeadline #CurtisMead #BostonRedSox #MLB #MLBTrades #TradeDeadline2026 #BaseballAnalysis #ConnellyEarly Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.