Connelly Early
SP - Boston Red Sox
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Connelly Early would likely start Game 3 for the Red Sox against the Yankees.
Fantasy Impact
This had been the expectation if the two teams split the first two games. It would likely be Early taking on Cam Schlittler.
Connelly Early made the Red Sox AL Wild Card Series roster.
Fantasy Impact
Early, Payton Tolle and Kyle Harrison all made the roster with Lucas Giolito (elbow) not making it. Early will likely start Game 3 if necessary.
Connelly Early allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings in Saturday's defeat against the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact
The left-hander continues a mostly stable stretch on the mound, allowing two runs or less in three of four starts for the Red Sox. After yesterday’s outing, Early holds a 2.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with a 1-2 record across four starts this season.
Connelly Early allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.0 innings in Sunday’s loss to the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Early has yet to allow more than two earned runs in his first three starts of the season. After yesterday's performance, Early now holds a 1.88 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP, with a 1-1 record across three starts this season. His next scheduled start is on Saturday against the Tigers.
Connelly Early allowed one earned run on five hits with no walks and seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in the Red Sox’s 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Early lowered his ERA to 0.87 with a 1.06 WHIP and 18 strikeouts across 10 1/3 innings this season. Despite limited work, his strong command and ability to miss bats have stood out in his appearances.