Red Sox swap LHP Connelly Early for 3B Curtis Mead in deal with Nationals

We are officially entering MLB trade deadline season, with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals executing a notable swap late Saturday night.

>The Red Sox are dealing young starting pitcher Connelly Early to D.C. in exchange for third baseman Curtis Mead, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

>BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, sources tell ESPN.

>This article will be updated with more information.