From there, right-hander Brayan Bello would possibly be on the bump for Game 2. ESPN MLB insider Kiley McDaniel ranked the potential starting pitching options for all 14 teams still in contention (or those that have clinched) for a postseason spot on Monday, placing the Red Sox ninth on the list. Interestingly, McDaniel makes the argument that rookie left-hander Connelly Early should be Boston’s third starter in a playoff series. “Crochet is very clearly the kind of arm Boston needs to start three times in a seven-game series. The Red Sox will use Monday’s off day to prepare for their upcoming massive three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays from Tuesday to Thursday.