Connelly Early Reportedly Remains On Red Sox Roster Amid Flurry Of Demotions
Early and Johan Oviedo are both expected to be on the Opening Day MLB depth chart.
Connelly Early Reportedly Remains On Red Sox Roster Amid Flurry Of Demotions originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox sent down multiple arms on Monday, but left-hander Connelly Early was not one of them; nor was newcomer Johan Oviedo, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo, who subsequently suggested that the Red Sox plan to carry both Early and Oviedo on the Opening Day roster.
It appears Red Sox plan to carry both Connelly Early and Johan Oviedo on the Opening Day roster. A twist at the end of camp designed to provide length with Ranger Suárez and Brayan Bello both a little behind due to WBC. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) March 23, 2026 Zack Kelly, Tyler Uberstine, Payton Tolle and Tommy Kahnle were all sent down to the minors, according to The Boston Globe's Alex Speier.
The Red Sox have sent down Zack Kelly, Tyler Uberstine, Payton Tolle and Tommy Kahnle, per @alexspeier . Johan Oviedo and Connelly Early both remain in big league camp. pic.
twitter. com/es2tq58zMs — Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) March 23, 2026 Boston begins its regular season on Thursday in Cincinnati. Garrett Crochet will be on the mound for the Red Sox as they embark on their 2026 campaign.