The youth movement in Boston has another early addition.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to promote left-handed pitching prospect Connelly Early from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports . Early will start in Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento, while right-hander Dustin May will go on the injured list in a corresponding move, per Rosenthal.

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Early's expected promotion comes less than two weeks after the Red Sox called up another lefty prospect, Payton Tolle , who already has made two starts for Boston.

So, what's the skinny on Early, and why are the Red Sox promoting him now? Here's what you need to know about the 23-year-old southpaw.

Age: 23

Height/weight: 6-

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