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Red Sox's 23-Year-Old Hurler Predicted To Have Breakout Season

Red Sox's 23-Year-Old Hurler Predicted To Have Breakout Season

Summary

The Boston Red Sox strengthened their pitching team this offseason by signing new players. A young pitcher named Connelly Early is predicted to have a standout season, competing for a role as a starting pitcher despite many new additions to the team.

Key Facts

  • The Boston Red Sox improved their pitching lineup this offseason.
  • They signed Ranger Suárez and traded for Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo.
  • The Red Sox are expected to have one of the top rotations in the league.
  • Connelly Early is a 23-year-old pitcher with potential for a breakout season.
  • Early posted a 2.33 ERA in four regular-season starts.
  • He has a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio, showing his potential value.
  • Early is competing with Johan Oviedo for a starting pitcher position.
  • Even if Early starts in Triple-A, he is likely to be called up as needed.

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