Connelly Early debuts for the Red Sox tonight versus Oakland, a move that folds into Boston’s workflow of dialing up pitching depth. Payton Tolle had been in the mix, and Early’s promotion signals a broader test of the rotation with postseason on the horizon. Dustin May’s IL stint and Kristian Campbell’s AAA showing add context to the roster shuffle as Wilyer Abreu’s status looms in the background.

Boston’s plan blends immediate urgency with long-term upside, leaning on Early’s minor-league success (2.60 ERA, 10-3, 132 Ks in 100 IP) to shape the 2025-rotation conversation. The organization is balancing wins now with the prospect-driven path that could redefine the staff in coming seasons.

Week 24 stash list highlights 25 injured MLB stars worth rostering in IL spots for the fantasy season’s final stretch. Key return timelines loom: Adolis Garcia, Chase Burns and Wilyer Abreu anchor this group alongside Nolan Arenado and Jonathan Aranda, with some timelines as concrete as mid-September. The piece emphasizes players with clearer paths back who could swing the endgame, while flagging a few returning soon like Taillon and Ta** for late-season boosts.

Names to watch include Adolis Garcia, Nolan Arenado, Anthony Santander, Tommy Edman, Tyler O'Neill, Jameson Taillon, Rhys Hoskins, Alek Manoah and Paul Sewald. The focus is on power and reliability late in the year, balancing risk with upside as fantasy playoff clocks wind down.