It certainly looks like the Boston Red Sox have found a long-term piece for the starting rotation in Connelly Early. Early's path to the majors has been anything but typical. He was a fifth-round pick by Boston in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Virginia. Early made one professional appearance in 2023 with Class-A Salem before his first full season in 2024. That year, he split between High-A and Double-A. It was the 2025 season where everything changed. Early was excellent down in the minors with a 2.60 ERA in 21 total appearances in Double-A and Triple-A. With injuries popping up all throughout the major league rotation, it expedited Early's path to the big leagues and he took full advantage. Early made four starts down the stretch and caught the attention of the fanbase with a 2.33 ERA. Then, he started a playoff game against the New York Yankees.…