Connelly Early Earns Opening Day Spot

0:00On March 24, Boston Red Sox prospect, Connolly Early, earned a spot on the opening day roster after a strong spring training. The left-handed pitcher, ranked as the team's third best prospect, posted a 1.59 earn run average with 16 strikeouts over. 17 innings. Manager Alex Korra showed faith in him early, starting him in Game 3 of last year's American League Wildcard series against the New York Yankees. Now the Red Sox are said to use early as a starter right out of the gate. Officials made it clear he's unlikely to pitch from the bullpen in the opening weeks, filling one of the spots in their rotation as the number 5. Starter option. Fans and team insiders are buzzing about early's quick rise to the majors. Another top lefty prospect, Peyton Tolly, will begin the season at AAA, giving Boston flexibility in their pitching plans. This move highlights the Red Sox depth in young arms, with early poise to contribute from day 1. As the season kicks off, all eyes will be on how he builds on that promising spring.

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