The Red Sox and Nationals just pulled off a blockbuster trade before the deadline: Boston grabs power-hitting third baseman Curtis Mead, who’s smacked 17 homers and boasts a .856 OPS, while Washington lands young pitcher Connelly Early, a 24-year-old arm with a 3.44 ERA and elbow concerns. Mead’s resurgence makes sense for Boston’s playoff push, while Early’s upside fits the Nationals’ long-term rebuild. It’s a one-for-one swap that satisfies both teams’ immediate and future needs.

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