The Red Sox suffered another blow to their pitching staff as starter Brayan Bello was placed on the injury list due to upper back tightness, joining the ranks of sidelined pitchers. With Bello sidelined, the Red Sox are without three of their five starters, compounding the absence of Lucas Giolito, who is out for the season with an elbow injury. Bello’s recent contract extension didn’t shield him from injury, as tightness in his back prompted a cautious approach from the Red Sox, leading to his placement on the IL.
Despite the setbacks, Manager Alex Cora remains hopeful about Bello’s recovery, emphasizing his importance to the team’s present and future success. Bello’s recent stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings, underscored his value to the Red Sox. However, his injury adds further complexity to Boston’s already challenging pitching situation, which includes other injured pitchers like Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock, both currently on the IL.
Boston’s injuries extend beyond the pitching staff, with shortstop Trevor Story and first baseman Triston Casas also sidelined. Despite the adversity, Cora remains resolute, emphasizing the need for others to step up and fill the gaps. With pitchers like Pivetta showing positive signs and roster moves being made, the Red Sox are navigating through the challenges of injuries as they continue their season.
