Red Sox send Brayan Bello to Triple‑A Worcester

The Boston Red Sox have optioned right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester, the team announced Friday. The move comes one day after Bello allowed eight runs in five innings during an 8-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

Bello, 27, expressed clear frustration after Thursday’s start when asked about his role, insisting he remains a starting pitcher. Through a team interpreter, he told reporters to stop talking about the bullpen and starting games, stating he has always been a starter and that the conversation only arises during struggles. He acknowledged having a bad season but expressed confidence he could turn it around, adding that he intended to make his adjustments at the major league level.

The 2026 season has been challenging for Bello, who signed a six-year, $55 million contract extension in March 2024. In 12 appearances this year, including eight starts, he has a 6.34 ERA. His performance has sharply diverged based on role: he has a 10.35 ERA as a traditional starter compared to a 0.71 ERA in four outings as a bulk reliever following an opener.

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said Friday that the organization wants Bello to rediscover his...