The Red Sox will call up top pitching prospect Connelly Early to start against the A's on September 9, according to the "Foul Territory" podcast. Top Red Sox pitching prospect Connelly Early to make MLB debut on September 9 against A'sBREAKING: Sources tell Foul Territory that Red Sox are calling up #6 prospect Connelly Early to start tonight vs Athletics. The Red Sox have debated calling Harrison up a few times, but went a different direction each time. Early will be the third to pitching prospect, alongside Tolle and Hunter Dobbins, to debut for the Red Sox this year. More Red Sox reads: