The Boston Red Sox are still trying to clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, but if they qualify, Garrett Crochet is sure to get the start in a potential Game 1 of the 2025 American League Wild Card Series.

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.

“Similar to the Tigers, there’s a clear ace here who is among the best pitchers in the game, and then a collection of interestin

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