Connelly Early Completes Rehab Start Ahead of Nationals Debut

Connelly Early completed his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester, facing seven batters over one-plus innings while allowing two hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Early flashed 93-94 mph velocity with his fastball and displayed his full six-pitch mix while working through a 35-pitch limit. Nationals officials project Early to make his highly anticipated major-league debut for Washington on September 26th against the Mets.