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Red Sox Trade Young Pitcher for Hitting Surge | Philadelphia News
The Red Sox traded young lefty pitcher Connelly Early to the Nationals for power-hitting third baseman Curtis Mead — a bold move that favors Washington. Mead, 25, is crushing it this season with 17 homers and an OPS over .800, but his past stats and shaky defense raise doubts about sustainability. Early, just 24, has 21 MLB starts and a solid ERA, with team control until 2032 — a perfect long-term piece for the Nationals’ struggling rotation. The Red Sox gamble on Mead’s hot streak, but parting with a promising young arm feels risky. This trade clearly benefits the Nationals, who’re building…
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