Connelly Early news archive covering the Boston Red Sox pitcher from his 2023 MLB draft selection through the 2026 season. Articles track his rise from a fifth-round pick out of the University of Virginia, his minor league progression through Salem, Greenville, and Portland, and his standout 2025 minor league campaign featuring a 2.60 ERA and 132 strikeouts. Coverage includes his September 2025 MLB debut against the Athletics, where he tied Don Aase’s franchise rookie record with 11 strikeouts, his start in the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees, and his 2026 Opening Day inclusion in the Red Sox rotation. Updates also follow his ongoing major league performance and development as a long-term starting pitcher in the Boston organization.
