Overview
- The Red Sox sent Brayan Bello to Triple‑A Worcester in early June after his five‑inning start on June 4 that prompted the decision.
- In that June 4 outing against Baltimore Bello allowed eight earned runs on seven hits and three walks, a performance that accelerated the demotion.
- Bello’s 2026 numbers were poor overall with a 2‑6 record, a 6.34 ERA and a 1.672 WHIP over 12 appearances and 8 starts before the move.
- Team chief baseball officer Craig Breslow framed the option as a holistic reset to help Bello “fall back in love with baseball,” and Bello said he became emotional and “shed some tears” when told.
- The roster change brought lefty reliever Joe La Sorsa to Boston and left an open rotation spot that prospect Jake Bennett is the leading internal candidate to fill while Garrett Crochet’s rehab timeline remains a factor.