Red Sox option Brayan Bello to Triple‑A Worcester after poor start

On June 4 2026, Boston Red Sox right‑hander Brayan Bello was optioned to Triple‑A Worcester following an 8‑2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in which he surrendered eight runs, six of them in the first inning. The 27‑year‑old pitcher, who has a 2‑6 record and a 6.34 ERA in 12 appearances (eight starts) this season, told reporters through a translator, “Just stop talking about bullpen and starting games. I’ve always been a starter… I’m just having a bad season.” He declined the idea of a short minor‑league stint, saying he will make adjustments in the majors. The move also cleared a roster spot for left‑handed reliever Joe La Sorsa, acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and placed Garrett Crochet on the 60‑day injured list.

Bello’s performance this year has been starkly worse than his 2025 season (3.35 ERA) and his struggles have prompted the Red Sox to reconsider his role in the rotation, while the organization hopes La Sorsa can bolster the bullpen.