The BoSox received infielder from the Washington Nationals on the weekend in return for southpaw. The move, reported that night, sends Mead, a prospect in his mid-20s player, from Washington's farm system to Boston. Mead, listed as a notable young player, hit strongly while racking up dinger count in Triple-A last season, entering his age-25 run. The move strengthens Boston's two bag tandem while Washington picks up a southpaw for its pitching ranks. Boston's front office has been busy on the deal circuit, aiming to boost depth across the carded spots. Sources flag that Mead brings a compact swing and quiet defense that align with how the club wants to handle its reserve bench. In Washington, adding a starter addresses a gap the team has been hoping to close for some time. Both teams has commented publicly on bigger picture ideas for the swap pieces. For today, the focus moves to how the numbers read, where the fresh faces will try to win jobs. Outlook: Boston gets youth upside, Washington gets pitching relief, and the baseball sphere monitors how both pay off.