Brayan Bello Goes Four Innings In Third Rehab Start
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) went four innings on Friday in his third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester and gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits while walking none and striking out five. Bello threw 45 of his 64 pitches for strikes and averaged 95.8 mph on his sinker. It was certainly an encouraging outing for the 25-year-old, but the Red Sox want to see him get up to at least five innings in the minors before activating him from the injured list to make his 2025 big-league debut in Boston. It sounds like Bello will need one more rehab start before he makes his season debut in the big leagues, barring a setback. When he's ready, Boston will have a rotation spot waiting for him, making Bello an option for fantasy managers looking for a streamer in deep-mixed leagues.
Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito "Not Close" To Returning To Rotation
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora described right-handers Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) as "not close" to coming off the injured list to rejoin the team's starting rotation given their need to have a spring training-like buildup. It sounds like both pitchers will need at least a couple more minor-league rehab starts. In their first rehab starts with Triple-A Worcester this week, Bello reached 47 pitches and Giolito reached 51 pitches. Bello is scheduled to make a second start with the WooSox on Sunday, with Giolito likely to return to the mound on Monday or Tuesday. Both pitchers came down with their respective injuries in spring training, but barring a setback on their rehab assignments, they could rejoin Boston's rotation by late April. In the meantime, Richard Fitts and Sean Newcomb will hold down the fort at the back end of the rotation in Boston.
Brayan Bello To Make Another Rehab Start On Sunday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is still on track to make another minor-league rehab start for the Triple-A Worcester WooSox on Sunday, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith. In his first rehab start for the WooSox on Tuesday, Bello struggled, allowing four earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out five in 2 1/3 innings of work while throwing 47 pitches. The good news is he didn't have any setbacks with his right shoulder, and he'll look to increase his pitch count this weekend. If he emerges from Sunday's outing healthy, the 25-year-old could be activated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2025 debut late next week. When Bello does return, lefty Sean Newcomb will likely be the odd-man out of Boston's rotation. Bello won't be able to take the next step for fantasy managers until he lowers his walk rate.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start for the Triple-A Worcester WooSox on Tuesday, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith. Bello suffered a right-shoulder strain right at the start of spring training in mid-February and was unable to pitch at all in the Grapefruit League as a result. The 25-year-old is expected to make at least two rehab appearances for Worcester, and barring any setbacks, he could be ready to come off the 15-day injured list when he's first eligible on Friday, April 11. When the BoSox do clear Bello to make his 2025 debut and return to the starting rotation, left-hander Sean Newcomb will likely be the odd-man out of Boston's rotation. Bello has so far been inconsistent and has struggled with keeping the ball in the yard and with his command.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) won't be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season after dealing with right-shoulder inflammation in spring training, according to manager Alex Cora. With Bello out of the mix for the Opening Day starting rotation, Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester and Cooper Criswell are all in the mix to break camp as the No. 5 starter. Although Bello will begin the year on the injured list, the Red Sox expect him to make his season debut in April, so there's a chance he may only end up missing one or two turns through the rotation. He will likely pitch up to four innings in the Opening Series at Triple-A Worcester. The 25-year-old has been throwing off a mound since the beginning of March, so he's not all that far behind the other pitchers. With his injury, Bello has slipped outside RotoBaller's top-100 starting-pitcher rankings.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora noted that the right-hander is progressing well but he is still behind. Bello has been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout most of camp and will now likely open the season on the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he begins to turn the corner. If Bello were to open the season sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Richard Fitts or Quinn Priester to compete for the open spot in the rotation. Last season, Bello logged a career-high 162 1/3 innings of work. He posted a 4.49 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP. He tallied 153 punchouts and held a high 9.3 percent walk rate. However, he did generate a solid 51.3 percent ground-ball rate. When he is cleared to return, he will carry value in deeper standard formats.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora said, "He's behind. But I think he's been itching to throw for a while, so we took care of him, and hopefully doing that, he can actually not catch up." The manager noted, "We're still shooting for him to be on the Opening Day roster, but obviously it's March 2 now." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression during camp as a minor setback could result in him opening the season on the injured list. The right-hander has been battling shoulder soreness during the early part of camp and was shut down for some time. Last season, the 25-year-old logged a career-high 162 1/3 innings and held a 4.49 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP. He tallied 153 punchouts and held a high 9.1 percent walk rate. When healthy, Bello will have a spot in the starting rotation.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session on Friday. Bello threw approximately 30 pitches at "70 to 75 percent intensity." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bello's status as he battled shoulder inflammation throughout camp. Seeing that he has already begun throwing bullpen sessions should put him in a good position to be ready in time for Opening Day. Last season, Bello logged a career-high 162 1/3 innings to the tune of a 4.49 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. He tallied 153 strikeouts and generated ground balls at a strong 51.3 percent rate. However, he showed weak command of his pitches as he allowed free passes at a high 9.1 percent rate. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Bello to slot in the middle of the starting rotation.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session at camp on Friday, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Barring a setback with his right shoulder, the Red Sox believe that Bello will be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 25-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder soreness early in spring training but has been throwing on flat ground as he begins to ramp up. The Dominican hurler looked great early on in 2024, but walks were his undoing ultimately and he finished with a 14-8 record, 4.49 ERA (4.19 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, a career-high 153 strikeouts and 64 walks in 162 1/3 innings over 30 starts. To take the next step as a fantasy arm in 2025, Bello will need to limit the free passes and keep the ball in the yard. His injury this spring won't help endear him to fantasy managers in deeper leagues. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 99 fantasy starting pitcher.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) was shut down from throwing earlier in camp due to soreness in his shoulder. The right-hander has now progressed to throwing from 90 feet. Bello will now move onto a strength test on Sunday. The Red Sox are going to take it day-by-day, but it doesn't sound like Bello is going to miss significant time. The 25-year-old has become a key piece of the Red Sox rotation, so hopefully he'll be ready to go again soon.
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