Red Sox Bullpen: Kelly, Kahnle Ready for Call-Up

0:00On March 24th, the Boston Red Sox are putting the final touches on their opening day roster with the regular season starting in just two days. They've optioned pitcher Payton to triple A Worcester and locked in Connolly early for a spot in the starting rotation. Two experienced relievers, Zach Kelly and Tommy Connolly will begin the year in the minors but are prime candidates for quick call-ups. This setup ties in the plans for right-hander Johann Oviato, who's shifting from the rotation to the bull pin. Officials expect Kelly and Connolly to step in soon if the team wants to stretch Oviato back into a starter role and trim the need for a long reliever. Fans and analysts see this as a smart depth move, giving Kelly's solid track record with Boston. He signed in December 2020 and debuted in 2022, posting a six-win, three-loss record last season with a 3.97. Earned run average over 56 innings in 49 games. Connolly, a 36-year-old veteran, joined on a minor league deal back on March 19 after

1:03stints with five teams. He notched nine saves with the Detroit Tigers last year, despite a 4.43 earned run average in 63 innings. As the Red Sox gear up for their opener, these flexible bull pin options can make all the difference in the early going. Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.