Overview
- The Red Sox sent Brayan Bello to Triple‑A Worcester on Sunday after a prolonged stretch of poor results and visible on‑field frustration.
- Bello has a 6.34 ERA in 12 appearances this season and leads the American League in runs allowed, including a five‑inning, eight‑earned‑run start against Baltimore that accelerated the decision.
- Jake Bennett is widely expected to be promoted to take Bello’s major‑league rotation spot and has said he will try to maximize the opportunity if called up.
- Boston pitching coaches identified concrete fixes for Bello: rely more on his sinker and changeup, get ahead of hitters with earlier counts, and reset quickly after failed innings.
- Bello’s six‑year, $55 million extension and last year’s 3.55 ERA raise the club’s incentive to correct him rather than cut ties, and Garrett Crochet’s ongoing rehab progress will shape longer‑term rotation plans.