Red Sox stock watch: Rookie starter making move in rotation competition

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready FORT MYERS, Fla. — With spring training games officially underway, we’ve finally gotten a chance to see the 2026 Red Sox take the field and show off what they can do. Who has stood out through the first week of Grapefruit League play? And who has taken a step back? Here’s a look at where things stand heading into the weekend. Three up Connelly Early, LHP The competition for Boston’s No. 5 starter job is a long way from being decided, but Connelly Early has put himself in a terrific spot. This past Monday the rookie left-hander looked sharp in his spring debut, throwing two scoreless, hitless innings while allowing one walk with one...