Connelly Early set to make Nationals debut on September 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Connelly Early is scheduled to pitch for the Washington Nationals for the first time on September 26. After a rehab start, Paul Toboni confirmed Early's debut will occur during the team's second-to-last game of the season. Early had faced setbacks this season but completed his initial rehab outing successfully, striking out two batters. Despite some rust, his fastball velocity was in an expected range. The Nationals are looking forward to integrating Early into their pitching lineup as they prepare for the season's conclusion.
- •Connelly Early will debut against an unspecified opponent at Nationals Park.
- •Early's rehab outing included two strikeouts and a limit of 35 pitches.
- •Paul Toboni announced Early's scheduled debut on September 26.
- •The Nationals traded Curtis Mead for Early, aiming to benefit both teams.
- •His return follows a recovery from multiple arm injuries earlier in the season.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Connelly Early scheduled to make a late season start for the Washington Nationals
"After a rehab start yesterday, Paul Toboni revealed that Connelly Early will make his Nationals debut this season
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