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Brayan Bello strikes out five | 05/10/2023 Brayan Bello strikes out five, allowing two earned runs, across six innings of work against the Braves

MAY 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets first win Bello (1-1) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings, earning the win Thursday versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Bello had all the support he needed by the end of the second inning. He faded a bit in the fifth, giving up three runs in that frame, but the Red Sox's lead was never in danger. The right-hander didn't miss a start after developing a blister following last Saturday's outing versus the Guardians. Bello now has a 5.71 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 17.1 innings over four starts this season. He's lined up for a tough road start in Atlanta next week.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Thursday Bello (finger) is listed as the Red Sox's starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays at Fenway Park.

Impact Bello's inclusion on the pitching schedule for the Red Sox's four-game series with Toronto confirms that the blister he developed on his right index finger in his last outing Saturday versus Cleveland isn't expected to be an issue moving forward. Before picking up the abrasion on his finger, Bello was in the midst of his best start of the season, as he limited the Guardians to one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Develops blister Bello developed a blister on his right index finger during Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Impact The blister became an issue in the fifth inning when a trainer visited the mound just before Bello made a nice fielding play to end the inning. "I couldn't throw the slider because of my finger so it was good to be able to get out of that inning with the play that I made," Bello said. That ended his day after five strong innings. There wasn't much concern from manager Alex Cora or the pitcher following the game, which suggests he'll be ready to take his next turn in the rotation, which comes due Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts down Guardians Bello did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over five innings against Cleveland. He struck out six.

Impact Bello returned from Triple-A after making a pair of starts earlier in April to take Garrett Whitlock's (elbow) spot in the rotation and turned in his best outing of the season. He set a new season-high in punchouts while also allowing less than three runs for the first time in 2023. For as long as Whitlock and James Paxton (hamstring) are sidelined, Bello should be the fifth rotation piece for Boston but doesn't have enough strikeout juice to warrant short-term fantasy consideration.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Bello was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Just four days after being optioned to Triple-A, Bello is back with the major-league squad due to Garrett Whitlock (elbow) landing on the 15-day injured list Friday. Bello has been hit around quite a bit in his two major-league starts, allowing 13 hits and eight earned runs through 7.1 innings.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora explains decision to send down Brayan Bello Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared his thoughts following his decision to option down 23-year-old pitcher Brayan Bello.

APRIL 25, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Why was Brayan Bello demoted? The Red Sox felt they could help their present without hurting his future. - The Boston Globe Bello, the franchise's top pitching prospect, sees himself as a big league pitcher. The Sox agree, but sometimes roster needs squeeze player...

APRIL 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox summon reliever Brennan Bernardino from Triple A and send Brayan Bello to Worcester - The Boston Globe With the bullpen in need of reinforcement, Bernardino gives manager Alex Cora another lefthanded option to go with Richard Bleier. More pitc...

APRIL 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

'This is about now': Bello demoted amid pitching crunch BALTIMORE -- The news was somewhat surprising in a vacuum that the Red Sox optioned starting pitcher Brayan Bello, their ultra-talented youn...

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Red Sox option RHP Brayan Bello to Triple-A After experiencing forearm tightness in the spring and getting off to a slow start in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox optioned right-...

APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Red Sox Option Brayan Bello To Worcester Before Series Against Orioles The Boston Red Sox optioned pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester before Monday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

APRIL 24, 2023 • NESN.COM

Demoted after two starts The Red Sox optioned Bello to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Boston will at least temporarily bring an end to its six-man rotation, with Tanner Houck sticking around as the team's No. 5 starter over Bello. After opening the season on the injured list while recovering from forearm inflammation, Bello was activated April 17 and made two starts for the Red Sox last week. Bello was blitzed for five earned runs over 2.2 innings in a Patriots' Day loss to the Angels that was marred by poor weather, and he displayed only marginal improvement in his return to the mound Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a win over Milwaukee. The Red Sox recalled lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino from Worcester to replace Bello on the 26-man active roster.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows improvement in second start Bello allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings Sunday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Bello kept the Brewers' bats in check until the fourth inning when Brian Anderson sent a first pitch slider over the fence in right center to get the Crew on the board. More issues came about in the fifth and he wound up allowing two more runs on three hits before being replaced by Richard Bleier to close out the frame. It wasn't a spectacular outing by any means, but Sunday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction from his 2023 debut. The 23-year-old is in line to take the mound next weekend in a home start against the Guardians.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brayan Bello fans three | 04/23/2023 Brayan Bello strikes out three batters through 4 2/3 innings in his start against the Brewers

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Struggles in season debut Bello (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits with one walk over 2.2 innings against the Angels. He struck out five.

Impact The 23-year-old began his season debut by yielding a three-run blast to Hunter Renfroe in the first inning. Bellow would end his day with five earned runs but showed promise as he struck out five batters before being forced to exit the game due to an extended rain delay. Despite the disappointing performance, the right-hander will have a chance to redeem himself in his next start, scheduled for this weekend against Milwaukee.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Brayan Bello 'Frustrated' After Season Debut Vs. Angels Red Sox right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello was dealt a rough deck of card, struggling to navigate his 2023 debut against the Angels on Monday...

APRIL 18, 2023 • NESN.COM

Brayan Bello strikes out O'Hoppe | 04/17/2023 Brayan Bello strikes out Logan O'Hoppe swinging during the top of the 3rd inning

APRIL 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Red Sox reinstate Bello off IL to face Ohtani, Angels

The Red Sox reinstated right-hander Brayan Bello from the 15-day injured list to start Monday’s rain-delayed game against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated for Monday start Bello was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Monday.

Impact Bello is set to make his season debut for the Red Sox during Monday's Patriots' Day game in Boston against the Angels. The right-hander was excellent in his one rehab start after recovering from a forearm issue, striking out four over six frames of one-run ball. Fantasy managers in standard leagues might want to take more of a wait-and-see approach with Bello, but he should be rostered most everywhere.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Projected to start Monday Bello (forearm) is listed as the projected starter for Monday's series finale against the Angels.

Impact Bello will be making his first start after opening the season on the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to take note that Monday is Boston's traditional Patriots' Day game, which kicks off at 11:10 AM.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start Monday Bello (forearm) is lined up to start for the Red Sox on Monday against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Bello got a late start to the season while working his way back from a forearm issue, but he was lights-out in his lone rehab outing to clear the way for his return to Boston's rotation. He's a viable addition in deeper fantasy leagues. With Bello taking the ball Monday, Chris Sale will get an extra day of rest and pitch Tuesday.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team noncommittal to next start Red Sox manager Alex Cora was noncommittal Wednesday when asked whether Bello's (forearm) next start would come in the majors, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Bello was excellent in his last rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, tossing six innings of one-run ball while striking out four and hitting 97 mph on the radar gun. Cora noted of Bello that "now it's just seeing how he bounces back." It sounds like the righty will probably join Boston's rotation for his next outing as long as he recovers well, but we should find out officially in the next day or two. Bello would be lined up to face the Angels at Fenway Park either on Sunday or Monday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in rehab start Bello (forearm) allowed four hits and one run while striking out four and walking none over six innings for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact Bello made his second rehab start and upped his pitch count to 80 (51 strikes) while hitting 97 MPH. This may have been his final rehab outing, and the right-hander could rejoin the Red Sox in time for a start against the Angels on Sunday or Monday, which is the team's traditional Patriots Day game that starts at 11:10 AM.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brayan Bello dominates in second rehab start, says he's ready to return to Red Sox rotation The righty allowed four hits and struck out four over six innings of work and used a new pitch he says he's been working on.

APRIL 12, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM