Nationals bolster rotation for the future, acquire LHP Early for INF Mead

Late Saturday night, the Washington Nationals acquired rookie left-hander Connelly Early from the Red Sox in exchange for third baseman Curtis Mead.

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Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (15-Day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Progressing well through his throwing program. (threw a one-inning bullpen session at Fenway on Friday and was scheduled for two innings off the mound by mid-week.)

Connelly Early, 24, has impressed in his first full Major League season. After a dominant September call-up last year, he secured a spot in Boston’s rotation and is 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA over 17 starts, totaling 91 2/3 innings.

Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.

Connelly Early's ERA

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