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Connelly Early Fans 11 in Red Sox Debut After Dustin May Goes on IL

Boston reshaped its rotation depth with prospect promotions and roster moves during a late-season playoff push.

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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 30: Dustin May #85 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after exiting the game during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park on August 30, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pirates won 10-3.
Jun 18, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Connelly Early (20) throws against the TCU Horned Frogsin the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 27: A picture of the Boston Red Sox hat and a Wilson glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • Dustin May was placed on the injured list, retroactive to Sunday, with right elbow neuritis after being acquired at the trade deadline.
  • Connelly Early struck out 11 over five scoreless innings in West Sacramento to tie the franchise record for strikeouts in a debut as Boston beat the Athletics 6-0.
  • Early, a 2023 fifth-round pick and MLB Pipeline’s No. 6 Red Sox prospect, earned the call after posting a 2.60 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A this season.
  • The Red Sox also recalled infielder Vaughn Grissom and placed him on the 60-day injured list with plantar fasciitis as part of the corresponding moves.
  • With fewer than 20 games left, Boston is turning to Triple-A arms—after Payton Tolle’s late-August debut, reports indicate Kyle Harrison is lined up to join for additional innings this week.