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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.

Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox's Curtis Mead Watch Expected to Linger for Boston

Things are up in the air with the Boston Red Sox and summer trade addition Curtis Mead with just 14 games left to go in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season.

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.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 23

The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watch

In the third inning, Jacob Young made one of the most incredible catches you will ever see. He scaled the wall like spiderman to make an insane grab to rob Heriberto Hernandez of extra bases.

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

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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.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Red Sox Expected to Pursue Infielders at Trade Deadline

It was just last weekend when the Boston Red Sox thought they had an infielder who could help them reach the postseason for the second year in a row. The Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals on July 25 in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 29

Red Sox Eyeing Marlins Star After Losing Injured Curtis Mead

It's been a roller coaster of a week for the Boston Red Sox, to say the least. The Red Sox got a head start on the trade deadline by going out and trading Connelly Early for slugger Curtis Mead.

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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 28

Red Sox confirm INF Curtis Mead broke wrist in team debut

Curtis Mead suffered a broken left wrist in his first game for the Boston Red Sox following a trade over the weekend. The Red Sox will place Mead on the injured list after tests Tuesday revealed a fracture in the infielder's wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Red Sox player suffers broken wrist just days after being traded

The Boston Red Sox got a head start on the trade action by sending young pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for third baseman Curtis Mead.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

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

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Red Sox To Place Curtis Mead On IL With Broken Wrist

The Red Sox are going to place infielder Curtis Mead on the ten-day injured list, reports Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Mead has a broken wrist, according to Tommy Cassell of Worcester T&G Sports.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 28

2B Curtis Mead (wrist) leaves Red Sox debut; X-rays negative

Curtis Mead didn't make it all the way through his Boston Red Sox debut on Monday, but the team is hopeful his injury isn't serious. The second baseman was plunked on the left wrist by a fastball from Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins in the fourth inning of Boston's 4-2 victory at West Sacramento, Calif.

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

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Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Curtis Mead Has a 135 wRC+ and His xwOBA Confirms Every Bit of It

Curtis Mead is rostered in just 18% of Yahoo! fantasy baseball leagues. While you’ve probably noticed that he was available on your league’s waiver wire, you may have been reluctant to snatch him up based on his .221 BA through his first 64 games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Curtis Mead's homer sends Nats past Royals for another series win

Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning and the host Washington Nationals defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Tuesday. Nasim Nunez opened the bottom of the seventh with a walk against reliever Daniel Lynch IV (2-1), went to second on a groundout and stole third.