In a season marked by disappointment, the Boston Red Sox made a significant decision following another humbling home loss on Thursday.
The team demoted starting pitcher Brayan Bello after yet another lackluster performance, which included a postgame outburst aimed at the media.
It’s tough to handle poor performance at work, and sure, we all have our off days. But it’s crucial to remember that one can’t act out just because things aren’t going well.
We’ll delve into those interactions with the media shortly, but first, let’s set the scene.
The Orioles dominated the Red Sox, leaving them looking completely defeated.
It’s been a rough stretch. Things got so dire that interim manager Chad Kelly began using Bello as a “bulk” pitcher—essentially having him come in after the starting pitcher for the bulk of the game.
Surprisingly, it worked.
In the games where Bello didn’t start, he performed well. But when he took the mound as a starter, it was frustrating to watch. It just seemed so preventable; conceding runs right off the bat can derail a game.
Which brings us to Thursday. Bello was back on the mound against Baltimore, but it was another disaster. He surrendered five runs in the first inning, then, postgame, he confronted the media aggressively before being sent down to Worcester.
What a whirlwind of a day!
Brayan Bello is currently struggling as one of the worst starting pitchers in MLB.
Just wonderful. What a frustrating season.
I was ready to point fingers at the Red Sox for giving Bello another shot against the Orioles. I mean, was it really a good idea to send him out there again?
But then, looking at the numbers:
- As a traditional starter, he’s appeared in 7 games, posting a whopping 9.68 ERA, with 10 home runs allowed, and a .370 batting average against him.
- However, in 4 games as a bulk pitcher, his ERA was a more respectable 0.71, with no home runs and a .215 batting average against.
That’s a stark contrast.
Yes, I was gearing up to criticize the Red Sox for putting him back out there… and then Bello had the nerve to lash out at the media. It’s baffling.
Who does he think he is? His team is in the midst of a tough season, and he’s among the least effective starters, yet he decides to push back on questions from the media? After that outing, no less!? What’s going on?
For those who may not be following the Red Sox this season (count yourselves lucky!): This isn’t just Bello struggling—the team as a whole is really underperforming, especially in terms of pitching.
If I were in charge, I would keep Bello in Worcester for the remainder of the season and look to trade him before the deadline. He simply isn’t needed.
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Honestly, no one requires a starting pitcher with an ERA close to double digits. Seriously—let me say that again…
Brayan Bello has the most inflated ERA of any qualified starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. His current record is 2-6, complementing a 6.34 ERA. To top it off, the team’s batting average is at .310, which is also the lowest in the league.
And now he thinks it’s appropriate to say, “Stop with the bullpen and starter talk because when I do well, nobody mentions it”?
Look, buddy… you’ve struggled all season. It’s June! You’ve been unreliable when tasked with the starting role.
So, goodbye, and good luck in Worcester. Get settled in, make some local friends, enjoy the summer, and maybe even grab a punch card for some free ice cream. Just make sure you’re working on your game both on and off the mound.
