Mead was acquired by the Chicago White Sox along with two minor league pitchers at the 2025 trade deadline and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
The former Australian Baseball League standout was a top prospect in the Rays organization for years. In 2023, he climbed to No. 2 in Tampa Bay‘s organization and No. 33 in all of baseball thanks to his outstanding hit tool and developing power.
Each of the last three seasons, Mead has had a cup of coffee in the Major Leagues, but he has never received a full season's worth of playing time.