Red Sox rookie wins No. 5 starter job
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora first displayed his belief in the organization's No. 3-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline when the left-hander started Game 3 of last year's AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees.
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Alex Cora explains roles for Connelly Early, Johan Oviedo on Red Sox pitching staff to start season
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the Red Sox gathered for the final day of spring training Tuesday, manager Alex Cora detailed how pitchers Connelly Early and Johan Oviedo would be deployed early in the season — and stressed that it’s a temporary solution.
The Boston Red Sox announced that Connelly Early earned the No. 5 spot in the rotation for Opening Day against the Cincinnati Reds.
As the Grapefruit League schedule comes to a close and Opening Day beckons, it’s time to take stock of Red Sox spring training one last time.