Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t hide his displeasure after being out of the lineup for the American League Wild Card Series opener Tuesday night, turning his back to rummage through his locker when questions were volleyed his way.

Connelly Early, a 23-year-old lefty who spent most of the year pitching in the minors for the Portland Sea Dogs and Worcester Red Sox, will get the ball for Boston with a trip to the American League Division Series and a date with the Toronto Blue Jays on the line.