Connelly Early Reportedly Remains On Red Sox Roster Amid Flurry Of Demotions originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox sent down multiple arms on Monday, but left-hander Connelly Early was not one of them; nor was newcomer Johan Oviedo, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, who subsequently suggested that the Red Sox plan to carry both Early and Oviedo on the Opening Day roster.
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Zack Kelly, Tyler Uberstine, Payton Tolle and Tommy Kahnle were all sent down to the minors, according to The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier.
Boston begins its regular season on Thursday in Cincinnati. Garrett Crochet will be on the mound for the Red Sox as they embark on their 2026 campaign.
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