Nationals Trade for Versatile Infielder Curtis Mead

0:00It's March 28th. You're listening to Washington Nationals News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Nationals GM Paul Taboni stays busy, snagging Curtis Mead from the White Sox in the latest trade. This 25-year-old Australian infielder plays first, second, and third base, given the net some real flexibility in the infield. Earlier this week, they de-fa-jake-edder to clear space. Meads coming over after getting designated himself. Back in his prospect days, he was a top name, mashing in the minors with an 878 OPS over 1500 ad bats, but MLB hidden has. Been tough so far. Fans see this as Taboni hunting upside-again, building a crew of utility guys. Now there's a log jam with players like Jose Tena, who might get D.F.A.D. soon since he's not locking down a spot. In the deal, Nats gave up Boston Smith, their sixth round catcher from the 2025 draft out of Wright State. Smith's defense is just okay, but Mead's versatility could pay off big if his back clicks

1:04in the majors. Expect more moves like this. Taboni's churn in the roster for that spark, and if Mead or similar guys deliver, they'll stick around to reshape this. Mine up.