The Red Sox just pulled off a bold trade deadline move, sending young lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead — a 25-year-old breakout slugger hitting .256 with 17 homers and 48 RBIs. Mead’s elite plate discipline and on-base skills make him a fantasy darling, though his defensive versatility raises eyebrows. Boston likely sees him as a DH, trading controllable pitching depth for a high-upside bat locked up through 2031 — a gamble that could pay off if Mead keeps swinging.

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