The Red Sox received infielder from the Nationals on the weekend in exchange for left-handed pitcher. The trade, reported Saturday evening, sends Mead, young prospect, from Washington's farm system to the club. Mead, marked as a pre emerging talent, batted strongly while racking up dinger count in top minor league level recently, entering his age-25 campaign. The trade strengthens Boston's keystone area while Washington gains a left-handed starter for its hurlers. Red Sox management has been active on the swap scene, seeking to upgrade flexibility across the diamond. Those in the know say that Mead brings strong bat and steady glove that match how Boston wants to operate its reserve bench. For Washington, adding a starter addresses a gap the team has been seeking to fill for some time. The two clubs has commented publicly on long-term plans for the talents. For today, the focus moves to camp showings, where the fresh faces will try to win jobs. Outlook: Boston gets a young bat, Washington gets pitching relief, and the game watches how both develop.