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Red Sox to Start Connelly Early Sunday With Johan Oviedo Ready in Piggyback Role

Connelly Early will start Sunday in Cincinnati, giving the Red Sox another look at the young left-hander in the opening turn. Johan Oviedo will work from the bullpen and is likely available in a piggyback role behind him. Boston plans to reassess its rotation after a couple turns, keeping things flexible as it sorts through early-season pitching options.