Brayan Bello recently announced his departure..

*Brayan Bello – Boston Red Sox #66 RHP*

27 years old, from Dominican Republic 99cc

Brayan Bello recently announced his departure..

*2026 Season Story – The Tale of Two Roles*

This year has been wild for Bello.

 

*As a Starter: Rough*

– Sent down to Triple-A Worcester June 5 after going *2-6 with a 6.34 ERA* in 12 appearances

– As a “true” starter: *10.35 ERA, 2.21 WHIP,.365 BAA* in 35.2 IP

– Gave up 8 runs vs Baltimore on June 4, 6 of them in the 1st inning

– 16.88 ERA in the 1st inning this season

– He was frustrated about it too: _”Just stop talking about bullpen and starting games. I’ve always been a starter”_ 0ce904b68c19

*As a Reliever/Bulk Guy: Elite*

This is where he’s thrived.

– *0.71 ERA, 0.91 WHIP,.215 BAA* in 25.1 IP behind an opener

– *0.77 ERA* as a reliever – 2nd lowest among qualified relievers

– *July 13*: 4.1 IP, 1 ER, 5 Ks vs Mets

– *Last week*: 5.1 IP, 5 Ks, 0 runs in relief

– He’s averaging 6 innings per outing when used behind an opener 04b6c897f14e

 

Craig Breslow said they told him to _”fall in love with baseball all over again”_ 7927

 

*Career Context*

– Signed *6-year, $55M extension* in March 2024

– Career: *41-42, 4.27 ERA, 518 Ks* in 112 appearances

– Won 14 games in 2024 f14e01c10ce9

 

*Right Now*

Red Sox recalled him from Worcester before the All-Star break. With Crochet and Early on IL, and Suarez dealing with a groin issue, Boston is using him as a bulk/long reliever and it’s working. 548bf14e

 

During Boston’s 14-game win streak, the rotation has a 2.66 ERA, and Bello’s bullpen role has been a big part of that depth. 9a9e

 

*Bottom line*: Bello is proving he can eat innings, just not from pitch 1. Behind an opener he looks like the 2024 version of himself.

 

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