Brayan Bello recently announced his departure..

 

Brayan Bello recently announced his departure..

Brayan Bello News — Just recalled by Red Sox

 

*Latest: Back in Boston*

– *Recalled July 12, 2026* from Triple-A Worcester

– Red Sox brought him up before the All-Star break to help a taxed bullpen. Could pitch behind rookie Payton Tolle vs Mets on Sunday, or get used for multiple innings in the doubleheader vs Rays on Friday. 548b

 

Interim manager Chad Tracy said Bello’s role depends on the game: “multiple innings early or extra help later”. 548b

*Why he was sent down*

– *Optioned June 5* after struggling: 2-6 with a 6.34 ERA in 12 appearances, 8 starts.

– Got rocked for 8 runs vs Baltimore. As a starter this year: 10.35 ERA in 8 starts.

– But as a bulk reliever: 0.71 ERA in 25 1/3 IP. In 4 appearances behind an opener: 2 ER in 25 1/3 IP. 548b0ce965d69c3d

 

Bello wasn’t happy about the bullpen talk after the Baltimore start:

> “Just stop talking about bullpen and starting games. I’ve always been a starter” 0ce9

 

He said he “shed some tears” after the demotion because “I have so much love and passion for this game”. 8415

 

*In Triple-A*

– 4 starts: 4.34 ERA, 22 Ks in 18 2/3 IP

– First start: 4 IP, 2 ER, 5 Ks, 0 BB

– Red Sox had him “touch the mound” between starts for drill work on offspeed 548b65d6

*The bigger picture*

Bello signed a 6-year, $55M extension in March 2024. He’s owed $8.7M in 2027, $16.2M in 2028, $19.2M in 2029.

Career: 41-42, 4.32 ERA in 112 appearances. Had a breakout 2025: 11-9, 3.35 ERA. 0ce99e53548b8415

 

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow said the goal in Worcester was for him to “fall in love with baseball all over again”. 0ce9

 

*Bottom line*: Bello is back up right now as depth before the break. With Crochet on 60-day IL, Boston needs innings. Expect him to be a swingman — start or long relief — until he proves he can stick in the rotation again. 0ce9

 

Want me to check if he’s starting Game 1 vs Tampa on Friday?