The 23-year-old lefty earned his Opening Day rotation spot with a dominant Grapefruit League and just delivered 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K against the Twins on Tuesday — his second straight quality start. Early has a four-pitch mix with a fading changeup that's already getting whiffs at an above-average rate. Boston's rotation depth is thin, so the leash is long. In 12+ team leagues, this is a priority stash before the next 8-K start makes him everyone's #1 add.

Started @ Kansas City Royals (3W-2L, 3.21 ERA)

Started @ Atlanta Braves (3W-2L, 3.16 ERA)

Started vs Tampa Bay Rays (2W-2L, 3.79 ERA)

Started vs Houston Astros (2W-1L, 2.84 ERA)

Started @ Baltimore Orioles (1W-1L, 2.88 ERA)

Started vs New York Yankees (1W-0L, 2.29 ERA)