Craig Breslow explains why Red Sox made ‘incredibly uncomfortable’ Connelly Early-Curtis Mead trade

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow explained on Sunday why Boston made a 1-for-1 trade, sending rookie lefty Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for breakout star Curtis Mead, with the deal completed on Saturday night ahead of the trade deadline. Breslow described the move as 'incredibly uncomfortable' but necessary, noting the Red Sox have been seeking offensive reinforcements since before spring training. The trade was made proactively, with Breslow choosing not to wait for other market moves before pulling the trigger.