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Connelly Early Shines in Red Sox Debut, Strikes Out 11 in 6-0 Win

The rookie left-hander tied the club’s debut strikeout record to steady a rotation reshuffled by Dustin May’s elbow injury.

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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

  • Early, 23, threw five scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts, five hits allowed and one walk, matching Don Aase’s 1977 franchise mark for Ks in a debut.
  • Dustin May was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, with right elbow neuritis after posting a 5.40 ERA in six outings for Boston.
  • To add Early, who was not on the 40-man roster, Boston recalled Vaughn Grissom and transferred him to the 60-day IL with plantar fasciitis to open a spot.
  • The Red Sox beat the Athletics 6-0 in West Sacramento, powered early by homers from Romy González and Rob Refsnyder to support the left-hander.
  • A 2023 fifth-round pick, Early earned the call after a strong 2025 in Double-A and Triple-A (combined 2.60 ERA), becoming Boston’s third pitching debut of the season alongside Hunter Dobbins and Payton Tolle.