Red Sox look for rotation replacement after Connelly Early's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Connelly Early has been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, sidelining him for an undetermined period. The Red Sox are considering their options for a replacement in the starting rotation but are not expected to make an immediate decision. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated they could manage with four starters until July 11 or potentially insert another starter earlier. Patrick Sandoval is a candidate for the role, pending his minor league start. Early, currently in Boston, is feeling better and plans to seek a second opinion on his elbow condition next week.
- •Connelly Early placed on IL with elbow inflammation.
- •Red Sox may function with four starters until July 11.
- •Patrick Sandoval could replace Early if healthy.
- •Early plans to seek a second opinion on his elbow next week.
- •Interim manager Chad Tracy states no immediate decision is needed.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox must fill rotation spot left by Connelly Early (elbow), but no decision made yet
"Connelly Early is on the IL with elbow inflammation, forcing the Red Sox to find a replacement in the rotation.
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