Summary
The Boston Red Sox made a surprising decision to include left-handed pitcher Connelly Early on their 26-man Opening Day roster for the 2025 season. Early, who impressed in his late-season performances in 2024, is expected to temporarily take the fifth spot in the team's starting rotation.
Key Facts
- Connelly Early is a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
- Early debuted impressively in MLB with 11 strikeouts and no runs over five innings.
- He will be part of the Red Sox Opening Day roster in 2025.
- Early is expected to take the fifth starting pitcher spot, but this may be temporary.
- The Red Sox also have Johan Oviedo on their roster, who is a power pitcher.
- The team needs more pitchers due to Ranger Suárez and Brayan Bello being unavailable at the start of the season.
- Payton Tolle, the Red Sox's top prospect, was sent to Triple-A Worcester instead of being included in the main roster.
- Early’s rookie status continues through the 2026 season.
