The BoSox received Curtis Mead from the Washington club on Saturday in return for lefty starter. The move, first reported Saturday evening, sends Mead, a prospect in his mid-20s player, from their farm system to the club. Mead, marked as a top prospect, slashed strongly while racking up long balls in top minor league level last season, entering his age-25 run. The trade solidifies Boston's middle-infield depth while Washington gains a left arm for its hurlers. Red Sox management has been noisy on the trade market, looking to upgrade depth across the diamond. Those in the know flag that Mead brings steady contact tool and steady glove that fit how Boston wants to handle its reserve bench. In Washington, adding a starter addresses a need the team has been trying to fill for a stretch. Both teams has spoken on record on future fit for the swap pieces. For immediately, the focus moves to spring results, where the 24 players will try to break camp. Lookahead: Boston gets a young bat, Washington gets pitching relief, and the game keeps an eye on how both develop.