2026 MLB trade deadline grades: Report cards for every deal

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is underway, with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completing the first major deal of the season — Boston trading left-hander Early to Washington in exchange for infielder Mead. Other notable developments include Athletics catcher Langeliers potentially missing the rest of the 2026 season, and Mets outfielder Juan Soto set to miss significant time with a calf strain.