Curtis Mead: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Athletics News / Over The Monster / October 26

The Curtis Mead trade altered the Red Sox trade deadline — so did his injury

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 11

Curtis Mead Has Major X-Factor Potential for 2027 Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have a wild card on their hands heading into the 2027 season. The second the 2026 season came to a close for Boston, the immediate talking point around the organization was that it needs to find a way to add power this offseason, among other things.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / October 6

How the Red Sox Plan to Use Curtis Mead in 2027

The Boston Red Sox were one of the first teams to get aggressive at the trade deadline, acquiring power bat Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for young left-hander Connelly Early.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Red Sox View Curtis Mead As Early Favorite For Second Base Job

The Red Sox unfortunately didn’t get much of a look at Curtis Mead this year. Boston bought big on his breakout form in Washington, sending talented young southpaw Connelly Early to the Nationals at the deadline.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 30

Red Sox replace injured Roman Anthony on roster with Curtis Mead

The Boston Red Sox replaced injured outfielder Roman Anthony on their wild-card series roster with infielder Curtis Mead on Wednesday ahead of Game 2 against the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Roman Anthony out of AL wild-card series as replacement emerges for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will miss the remainder of the American League wild-card series against the New York Yankees.

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Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 25

Red Sox's Curtis Mead To Take Major Step Toward Return On Friday

The Boston Red Sox acquired Curtis Mead at the trade deadline, but he fractured his wrist in his first game with the team. Mead avoided surgery, but he is in a race against the clock if he wants to return this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Red Sox May Have Last-Second Hail Mary for AL Wild Card Series

The Boston Red Sox's offense has stalled out over the last week or so, and there are real red flags with the playoffs just days away from beginning. Specifically, first baseman Willson Contreras is completely up in the air after being hit by a pitch on his hand on Sep.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox's Curtis Mead Quietly Inching Closer to Playoff Return

Curtis Mead has arguably been the most frustrating non-factor for the Boston Red Sox this season, because he never got his chance to make an impact. In his very first game after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Nationals, Mead fractured his left wrist on a high-and-tight fastball against the Athletics.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1

Red Sox Could Get More Firepower as Curtis Mead Stars Playing Catch

Despite the series loss against the New York Yankees over the weekend and the loss of Willson Contreras to the Injured List, the vibes are still high around the Boston Red Sox.

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Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Red Sox Announce New Curtis Mead Update Before Facing Mariners

The Boston Red Sox will play the second game of their series against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at Fenway Park after grinding out a 9-8 victory on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 26

Hope for Boston Red Sox, Slugger Curtis Mead

The Boston Red Sox are just getting better and better. Boston is 8-2 over its last 10 games, including a five-game winning streak. The Red Sox swept the San Francisco Giants over the weekend and have a chance to go for their second straight sweep on Wednesday night when they face off against the Miami Marlins on the road.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Red Sox Get Curtis Mead Update Ahead of Giants Series Finale

The Boston Red Sox are set to learn more about Curtis Mead’s recovery as the infielder approaches a scheduled follow-up scan for his fractured left wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 3

Mets Star Slugger Among Red Sox's Trade Deadline Targets

The Boston Red Sox have just a few hours left to add another slugger before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston added Curtis Mead earlier in the week, but now he's on the Injured List after fracturing his wrist after getting hit by a pitch on his hand/wrist in his first game with the organization.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 3

Yankees Acquire Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals: What to Make of Trade

Luis Garcia Jr. is headed home. The Yankees acquired the power-hitting corner infielder on August 2 for a package of four pitchers, headlined by two big-league relievers and Double-A prospect Jack Cebert.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. scratched on Sunday with trade rumors swirling

The Washington Nationals have already made one move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Nationals moved Curtis Mead for Connelly Early from the Boston Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

All signs point to Red Sox making another big trade. But who?

The Boston Red Sox attempted to make a move to upgrade their offense last week when they sent promising young left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for hard-hitting third baseman Curtis Mead.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 31

Red Sox Suddenly Have a New Infield Target to Watch

The Boston Red Sox arguably are the most fascinating team in baseball right now with the trade deadline quickly approaching. The Red Sox already went out and acquired Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals to help out in the infield and towards the top of the order.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Red Sox’s Curtis Mead to miss 4 weeks, could return this season

The Boston Red Sox swung an intriguing trade with the Washington Nationals recently that certainly drew the eyes of fans across the sport. The Red Sox acquired Curtis Mead in a one-for-one swap that sent pitching prospect Connelly Early to the nation’s capital.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Red Sox Eyeing All-Star Shortstop After Curtis Mead Injury

The Boston Red Sox were dealt a brutal blow on Tuesday when it was announced that newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead had broken his left wrist and was placed on the IL.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury

The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Red Sox get huge scare as Curtis Mead leaves debut game with injury

The Boston Red Sox watched the their worst-case scenario unfold Monday with recently acquired Curtis Mead. The Red Sox made the bold move of acquiring Mead from the Washington Nationals in a trade that sent promising young pitcher Connelly Early.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Red Sox Announce Roster Move After Curtis Mead Trade

The Boston Red Sox officially welcomed infielder Curtis Mead to the major league roster after acquiring him from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.

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