The BoSox received Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals on the weekend in return for lefty starter. The move, initially reported Saturday evening, sends Mead, young infielder, from Washington's farm system to the club. Mead, noted as a notable young player, batted strongly while racking up home runs in Triple-A this past year, entering his age-25 run. The trade bolsters Boston's keystone area while Washington picks up a left arm for its hurlers. Boston's front office has been active on the deal circuit, aiming to boost depth across the diamond. Sources flag that Mead brings steady contact tool and steady glove that match how the club wants to handle its bench. For Washington, adding a rotation arm addresses a hole the team has been seeking to close for weeks. Both teams has addressed media on long-term plans for the players involved. For now, the focus shifts to how the numbers read, where the 24 players will try to break camp. Outlook: Boston gets youth upside, Washington gets an arm, and the league monitors how both pay off.