Red Sox Keep Early, Oviedo; Option Four Pitchers

0:00On March 23rd, the Boston Red Sox made some key roster moves on Monday, optioning four pictures to the minors while keeping Lefty Connolly early and Newcomer Johann Oviato in the mix. Reports suggest the team plans to carry both on the opening day roster, signaling confidence in their arms for the stretch run. Earlier this week, Zach Kelly, Tyler Uberstein, Peyton Toley and Tommy Connolly all headed back to the minors. These decisions come as Boston finalizes its bullpen ahead of the regular season. Fans and analysts see this as a vote of trust in early's potential and Oviato's fresh legs, especially after a busy spring. It helps streamline the relief core without losing too much depth right away. Meanwhile, the Red Sox opened their 2026 campaign on Thursday in Cincinnati with Gare Crochet taking the mound for the first start. Expect these moves to shape early bullpen usage. As the team heads into Cincinnati, all eyes will be on how early and

1:01Oviato fit into the rotation plans moving forward. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Boston Red Sox News today update. AI powered and always on.