Connelly Early - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely to open season at Triple-A The Red Sox plan to option Early to Triple-A Worcester to begin the season if Johan Oviedo wins the final rotation spot, as expected, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Oviedo is the clear frontrunner to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, and Boston has no plans to keep Early in the majors as a member of the bullpen. The left-hander received his first taste of the big leagues last year and pitched well across four regular-season starts with a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29:4 K:BB over 19.1 innings. Early is currently on the outside looking in for a rotation spot since the Red Sox significantly bolstered the unit this winter, but the organization can also get an extra year of service time if he spends 35 days in the minors this season. The top prospect is likely to begin the season in the rotation at Triple-A Worcester but will be up with Boston at some point in 2026.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Craig Breslow Reaffirms Commitment To Two Pitchers Following Red Sox-Brewers Trade Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the status of both Connelly Early and Payton Tolle following Monday's trade.

FEBRUARY 9 • NESN.COM

These Red Sox prospects could crack the Top 100 soon The Red Sox claimed four spots on MLB Pipeline's preseason Top 100 Prospects list in left-hander Payton Tolle, shortstop Franklin Arias, lef...

JANUARY 29 • MLB.COM

Red Sox trade rumor is good news for future of Peyton Tolle, Connelly Early in Boston | Sporting News Neither young starter is likely to go anywhere this winter.

JANUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three Bold Predictions For Red Sox 2026 Season - NESN.com Connelly Early Finishes Top Three In American League Rookie of the Year Voting Payton Tolle is atop most Boston Red Sox top prospect lists d...

JANUARY 8 • NESN.COM

What’s Next: How Sonny Gray's Trade Impacts the Red Sox, Cardinals, Pitcher Market

The Red Sox get a solid No. 2 starter for their rotation and the Cardinals begin what looks like a reset. Here's what next after Sonny Gray'...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: How Sonny Gray's Trade Impacts the Red Sox, Cardinals, Pitcher Market

Red Sox's Craig Breslow optimistic about offseason after playoff return

Craig Breslow isn’t sure how the Red Sox’s front office will approach the offseason after their first postseason appearance since 2021

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Why did Alex Cora leave Connelly Early in? Red Sox manager criticized for sticking with rookie starter vs. Yankees | Sporting News After Connelly Early's Game 3 start went awry, Red Sox manager Alex Cora wasn't quick to make a change.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Takes loss against Yankees Early (0-1) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out six to take the loss in Thursday's Wild-Card game against the Yankees.

Impact Early got through three innings with minimal trouble, recording multiple strikeouts in both the second and third frames. However, he got into trouble in his final inning of work, surrendering four hits and a walk to account for all of the runs against him. Early was also hurt by some shaky defense behind him, but he was ultimately outdueled by fellow rookie Cam Schlittler.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One way or another Red Sox starter Connelly Early will make history in Game 3 As the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees in a decisive Game 3 in the Bronx, only one thing is certain. It will be historic. It oft...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Getting Early late: Red Sox rookie can become a playoff legend less than a month after debut This time last month, Connelly Early wasn't even on the Boston Red Sox' big-league roster. The fifth-round pick from the 2023 draft out of V...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Red Sox's Connelly Early, Yankees' Cam Schlittler Historic Game 3 The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet Thursday at Yankee Stadium in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

Who is Connelly Early? Meet Red Sox starting pitcher for Game 3 vs. Yankees The Red Sox and Yankees are both turning to rookies for Game 3. Boston's Connelly Early gets the nod after only four starts.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Yankees and Red Sox square off in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox square off in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox rookie Connelly Early will make never-before-done MLB history by starting vs. Yankees | Sporting News The lefty is doing something no one has ever done.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox use 7 pitchers in their AL Wild Card Game 2 loss to the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox used seven pitchers to get through Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

For Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, 'what if' becomes reality with Red Sox in postseason - The Boston Globe The lefthanders, success stories in the club's revamped pitching development, made an unexpected rise to the majors this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Tests show no damage to Lucas Giolito's elbow, but righthander likely to miss entire postseason - The Boston Globe In his place, rookie lefthander Connelly Early has a “good chance” to draw the start in Game 3 (if necessary) on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Likely to start potential Game 3 Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Early would likely start a potential Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe r...

Impact Early became the most likely candidate to take the ball in Game 3 after Lucas Giolito (elbow) went down, and Cora has confirmed it will indeed be the lefty, barring something unforeseen. The rookie collected a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29:4 K:BB across 19.1 innings covering four September starts for the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early looking to be in mix for Sox's postseason pitching plans BOSTON -- A day after clinch day, evaluations became a priority for the Red Sox in terms of how certain players will be deployed in the Amer...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Strikes out seven in loss Early (1-2) took the loss Saturday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Early held the Tigers scoreless through four innings before ultimately allowing two runs on Jahmai Jones' two-out single with the bases loaded, which proved to be enough to stick the rookie with the loss in a 2-1 Red Sox defeat. While Early's dropped back-to-back starts, the left-hander's impressed overall in his first four big-league outings. He'll finish the year with a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29:4 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven in loss Early (1-2) took the loss Saturday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Early held the Tigers scoreless through four innings before ultimately allowing two runs on Jahmai Jones' two-out single with the bases loaded, which proved to be enough to stick the rookie with the loss in a 2-1 Red Sox defeat. While Early's dropped back-to-back starts to finish the season, the left-hander's impressed overall in his first four big-league outings. He'll finish the year with a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29:4 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox meet the Tigers with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets first taste of adversity Early (1-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Rays.

Impact With the Red Sox in the thick of the wild-card race and Early pitching on just four days' rest, he likely had a shorter leash in this outing than in his first two starts. He struggled initially, giving up all three runs in the first inning before settling down, but the Boston offense wasn't able to get him off the hook. Early has still maintained a 1.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 22:3 K:BB through 14.1 innings over his first three big-league starts. He's projected for one more regular-season outing, which would be at home versus the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox aim to sweep series against the Rays

The Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays play in the final game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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