Red Sox Plan Bello Start With Opener Option

The Red Sox have listed Brayan Bello as their probable starter Tuesday in Detroit, ending speculation about his rotation spot. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Bello will handle the bulk of innings but the team may use an opener first, contingent on bullpen usage and the need to secure wins.

Bello, struggling with a 9.12 ERA, has pitched into the fifth inning just twice in his first seven starts. Tracy noted the potential benefits of an opener, particularly against left-handed batters in the Tigers' lineup. Bello is aware of the contingency plan and is open to trying something different to get back on track, with Tracy seeing encouraging signs in his last outing including velocity returning to 96 mph. amunra-online.pl