Nats Trade Mead for Pitching Future | Atlanta Braves News

The Nationals just pulled off a bold move, sending breakout third baseman Curtis Mead to Boston for lefty pitcher Connelly Early — a solid arm with a low ERA and plenty of strikeouts. While Mead was a surprise asset last season, Early brings immediate bullpen help and future upside. The trade sparks questions about All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams, whose offensive explosion — power, speed, and All-Star nods — makes him a prime target for teams like the Braves, who’ve been searching for a shortstop upgrade. Abrams’ two more years of control make him a steal for any contender, but the Nationals’ focus on pitching suggests they’re prioritizing rotation depth over star power — at least for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe250e644825248c