Overview

• Brayan Bello will take the mound for Boston against Jose Berríos in the series opener at Fenway Park on Friday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
• The Blue Jays have prevailed in five of seven meetings this season, underscoring their 5–2 edge in the season series.
• Despite a five-game home win run, Boston’s offense has struggled to produce, managing just 3.11 runs per game over its last nine outings.
• Bello has recorded a 2.49 ERA across his last four starts, each of which has lasted at least six innings.
• Boston’s depth is tested by injuries to pitchers Hunter Dobbins, Jordan Hicks and Josh Winckowski, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is day-to-day with a forearm contusion.