2026 Stats
W-L
2-6
ERA
6.34
WHIP
1.67
K
44
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Bello's 3.35 ERA looks strong on the surface, but underlying metrics suggest it should have been closer to a run higher. He benefited from an unusually low BABIP for a groundball pitcher and a favorable left-on-base rate. Although he sharpened his control and did a better job limiting home runs, his strikeout rate dropped sharply to a modest 17.7 percent. A shift in pitch mix contributed to the decline: he threw more four-seamers and added a cutter while reducing his slider and changeup usage, even though those two pitches generate most of his whiffs. The Red Sox have a solid track record of helping pitchers adjust, so there's a pathway for Bello to regain some of his lost swing-and-miss ability. Still, if the strikeout rate remains low, his ERA is likely to fall in line with the estimators. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $55 million contract extension with the Red Sox in March of 2024. Contract includes $21 million team option ($1 million buyout) for 2030. Contract includes $200,000 bonus for All-Star Game selections.
Officially dispatched to Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Bello to Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis
The move opens up a spot on the 26-man roster for trade pickup Joe La Sorsa, who was acquired from the Pirates earlier in the week. Bello has been hammered for a 6.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and an American League-high 43 earned runs across 61 innings this season. He'll try to figure things out in the minors.
The move opens up a spot on the 26-man roster for trade pickup Joe La Sorsa, who was acquired from the Pirates earlier in the week. Bello has been hammered for a 6.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and an American League-high 43 earned runs across 61 innings this season. He'll try to figure things out in the minors.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
87
Last 10 Games
87
Last 5 Games
90
How many pitches does Brayan Bello generally throw?
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Brayan Bello generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-3%
BAA vs RHP
2026
-5%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .259 | 160 | 101 | 214 | 30 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .252 | 161 | 46 | 168 | 15 |
| 2026vs Left | .317 | 21 | 17 | 45 | 8 |
| 2026vs Right | .300 | 23 | 7 | 33 | 2 |
| 2025vs Left | .232 | 67 | 41 | 83 | 9 |
| 2025vs Right | .243 | 57 | 18 | 64 | 7 |
| 2024vs Left | .262 | 72 | 43 | 86 | 13 |
| 2024vs Right | .241 | 81 | 21 | 71 | 6 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-1%
ERA on Road
2026
-7%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 4.31 | 1.41 | 202.1 | 7.6 | 3.7 |
| Since 2024Away | 4.27 | 1.29 | 187.2 | 7.2 | 3.0 |
| 2026Home | 6.08 | 1.73 | 23.2 | 8.7 | 4.6 |
| 2026Away | 6.51 | 1.63 | 37.1 | 5.1 | 2.9 |
| 2025Home | 3.53 | 1.30 | 102.0 | 6.8 | 3.3 |
| 2025Away | 3.06 | 1.13 | 64.2 | 6.5 | 3.1 |
| 2024Home | 4.81 | 1.46 | 76.2 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| 2024Away | 4.20 | 1.27 | 85.2 | 8.7 | 3.0 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
-10%
BAA vs RHP
2026
-38%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .318 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .286 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2026vs Left | .400 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | .250 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .294 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | .304 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stat Review
How does Brayan Bello compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.83K/9
6.5BB/9
3.5HR/9
1.5Fastball
94.8 mphERA
6.34WHIP
1.67BABIP
.347GB/FB
1.96Left On Base
62.5%Exit Velocity
84.4 mphBarrels/BBE
6.6%Spin Rate
2053 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
31.2%Swinging Strike
11.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bello signed a six-year extension during spring training, picked up an Opening Day win and early on looked like a No. 1 starter. Then the walks started. He went from 76th percentile in BB% (6.7) in 2023 to 33rd (9.1) in 2024. The right-hander managed to win 14 games but needed good run support during the rough patches. Bello's 4.49 ERA was the worst among starters with at least that many wins. Walks don't always kill, but they hurt during the first half when he allowed 14 home runs over 89.2 innings (1.4 HR/9) and entered the break with a 5.32 ERA. The walks didn't stop in the second half, but Bello was able to prevent damage through better location which kept the ball in the park; he allowed just five homers in 72.2 innings (0.6 per nine) following the break. The pressure to lead the staff won't be on the 25-year-old in 2025, as Bello should slot behind Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck -- and possibly Walker Buehler.
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Being sent to Triple-A
The Red Sox intend to option Bello to Triple-A Worcester, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
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Can't overcome rough first
Bello (2-6) took the loss Thursday against the Orioles, allowing eight runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.
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Stellar again in bulk relief
Bello did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians, allowing four hits and no walks with five strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.
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Following opener Friday
Bello is set to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Tyler Samaniego during Friday's game against Cleveland, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
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Continues to thrive in long relief
Bello took a no-decision Saturday against the Twins, allowing two unearned runs on eight hits and one walk in five innings of relief. He struck out five.
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Emerging in trade talks
Bello has been discussed in recent trade talks, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Analysis
The Red Sox have upgraded their rotation by adding Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez and Johan Oviedo, so Bello might have more value as a trade chip. The right-hander posted a 3.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 124:59 K:BB over 166.2 innings in 29 regular-season games in 2025.
The Red Sox have upgraded their rotation by adding Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez and Johan Oviedo, so Bello might have more value as a trade chip. The right-hander posted a 3.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 124:59 K:BB over 166.2 innings in 29 regular-season games in 2025.