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Connelly Early

Todd Connelly McNeil Early is an American professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2025.


6 hours ago : Connelly Early benefited From Bregman's Workouts, Red Sox face offensive issues, Early in rotation.

Connelly Early improved with Alex Bregman's workouts. Red Sox faced offensive struggles and lost to the Reds. Early started season in minor league rotation.

April 3, 2002: Todd Connelly McNeil Early Born

On April 3, 2002, Todd Connelly McNeil Early was born. He would later become a professional baseball pitcher.

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2023: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

In 2023, Early was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fifth round as the 151st overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team and made his professional debut with the Single-A Salem Red Sox.

2024: Split Season Between High-A and Double-A

In 2024, Early split his campaign between the High-A Greenville Drive and the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.

September 9, 2025: MLB Promotion and Debut

On September 9, 2025, Early was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his MLB debut that day. In his debut against the Athletics, he struck out 11 batters in five innings, tying a Red Sox rookie record set by Don Aase in 1977.

2025: Promotion to Triple-A

In 2025, Early began the season with Portland and was promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. He achieved a 10-3 record with a 2.60 ERA and 132 strikeouts in 100+1⁄3 innings pitched across 21 appearances.

2025: MLB Debut

In 2025, Todd Connelly McNeil Early made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Boston Red Sox.

2026: Red Sox Opening Day Roster

In 2026, Early made the Red Sox Opening Day roster as the third member of Boston's starting rotation.