Brayan Bello Retains Rotation Spot Despite Early Season Struggles

Brayan Bello will remain in the Boston Red Sox starting rotation for now, despite a difficult start to the 2026 season. Through five starts, Bello has struggled significantly, posting an ERA of exactly 9.00. Manager Alex Cora confirmed that Bello's spot is safe primarily due to injuries to other key pitchers like Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo. While he has been the team's clear weak link, the lack of healthy alternatives provides Bello an ongoing opportunity to course-correct and improve.