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Nationals Trade Mead for Pitching Future | Washington Nationals News
The Nationals pulled off a bold trade, sending rising star infielder Curtis Mead to the Red Sox for lefty pitcher Connelly Early — a young arm with a solid track record and a long-term contract. Mead, who’s been tearing it up with 17 homers and 48 RBIs, was tough to let go, but the Nationals saw this as a crucial upgrade for their pitching staff. Early, currently on the IL with elbow inflammation, boasts a 3.44 ERA and is expected back soon. To fill Mead’s void, they called up promising third baseman Brady House — a 2021 first-rounder ready to step up. With just two games behind the wild…
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