Red Sox pitchers Payton Tolle and Connelly Early snubbed by Bleacher Report
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Boston Red Sox pitchers Payton Tolle and Connelly Early were left off a Bleacher Report list of top MLB hurlers under 25. Tolle has a 2.61 ERA in seven starts while Early holds a 2.95 ERA in 11 starts. Both were expected to start the season in the minors but have thrived in the big league rotation. Despite impressive performances, they ended up in the 'honorable mentions' category, raising questions about their recognition in the league. The Red Sox continue to develop their young talent amidst ongoing challenges this season.
- •Payton Tolle has a 2.61 ERA in seven starts.
- •Connelly Early holds a 2.95 ERA in 11 starts.
- •Both players were initially not expected in the big leagues this early.
- •They were listed as honorable mentions in Bleacher Report's article.
- •The Red Sox may rely heavily on their young pitchers this season.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Payton Tolle, Connelly Early Just Got Snubbed By Bleacher Report
"The Boston Red Sox hurlers arguably were snubbed on Monday.
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