United StatesThe Boston Red Sox recently acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher Connelly Early. With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the team has shown interest in three shortstops—CJ Abrams, Zach Neto, and Jeremy Pena—as potential additions. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden reported that the Red Sox are focused on acquiring one of these players rather than pursuing other options like Francisco Lindor. Abrams, currently with the Nationals, is performing well with 27 home runs and a .295 batting average. Neto, playing for the Los Angeles Angels, has hit 19 home runs this season, while Pena, with the Houston Astros, has a .316 batting average and 11 home runs. The Red Sox aim to strengthen their lineup by adding one of these three players before the trade deadline.
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