The Boston Red Sox received the young infielder from the Washington Nationals on Saturday in exchange for southpaw. The deal, reported Saturday evening, sends Mead, a 25-year-old prospect, from Washington's farm system to the club. Mead, noted as a notable young player, hit strongly while racking up long balls in Triple-A recently, entering his age-25 season. The deal strengthens Boston's middle-infield depth while Washington adds a southpaw for its hurlers. The Red Sox brass has been active on the trade market, looking to upgrade versatility across the diamond. Those in the know say that Mead brings steady contact tool and steady glove that fit how the club wants to operate its reserve bench. On the other side, adding a rotation arm addresses a gap the team has been hoping to fill for some time. The two clubs has addressed media on future fit for the players involved. For today, the focus moves to camp showings, where the roster hopefuls will try to earn spots. Takeaway: Boston gets a young bat, Washington gets rotation help, and the game keeps an eye on how both pay off.