The Boston Red Sox received the young infielder from the Washington Nationals on the weekend in return for left-handed pitcher. The deal, first reported that night, sends Mead, a 25-year-old infielder, from Washington's farm system to the club. Mead, marked as a notable young player, batted strongly while racking up long balls in top minor league level this past year, entering his age-25 run. The trade solidifies Boston's two bag tandem while Washington gains a left arm for its pitching ranks. Red Sox management has been busy on the swap scene, seeking to improve depth across the carded spots. Sources say that Mead brings steady contact tool and clean hands that fit how Boston wants to run its bench. On the other side, adding a rotation arm addresses a need the team has been hoping to patch for a stretch. Both teams has commented publicly on long-term plans for the swap pieces. For now, the focus moves to camp showings, where the fresh faces will try to break camp. Lookahead: Boston gets room to grow, Washington gets an arm, and the league monitors how both develop.