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The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Connelly Early for infielder Curtis Mead, hoping to bolster their roster, but the move turned sour when Mead fractured his wrist in his second game, sidelining him for the season. The episode joins a long list of deadline deals that have backfired.
With a 75‑83 record and a roster of rising stars, the Reds teeter on the edge of a make-or-break season. The front office’s missteps have kept the team from capitalizing on its talent, prompting calls for fresh leadership.
Jared Grindlinger, a two‑way standout from Huntington Beach, was crowned the 2026 Mr. Baseball State Player of the Year, a distinction that underscores his exceptional performance during a breakthrough season.