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Did the Red Sox pull off a pennant-winning move or take a major gamble? After a viral trade that had players double-checking if the news was AI-generated, Boston acquired breakout infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals for lefty Connelly Early. Dive into our full breakdown of Craig Breslow’s aggressive 2026 trade deadline splash, Mead’s statistical surge, and why this deal echoes Washington’s historic 2019 World Series blueprint.