Boston pitcher Brayan Bello visibly unhappy after getting pulled early
The Red Sox have struggled early in the season. That didn't change against the Blue Jays as starter Brayan Bello was irritated getting pulled early.
The Boston Red Sox haven't had the greatest start to the 2026 MLB season. The team fired what seemed like everyone in house, including manager Alex Cora and five other coaches after starting the year with a 10-17 record. Frustration has been building in the clubhouse.
Despite many fans believing the Red Sox would compete for an AL East crown this year, the team has floundered, ranking outside the top 20 in team runs, home runs and OPS, while ranking exactly 20th in team strikeouts and ERA. Starting pitcher Brayan Bello has struggled in particular, amounting a 9. 00 ERA in 22 innings pitched prior to Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays .
Then, he surrendered three earned runs (four before the inning was over) in just 3. 2 innings pitched and only recorded two strikeouts. He was struggling, and interim manager Chad Tracy gave Bello the hook after just 63 pitches.
Very, very quick hook for Brayan Bello at just 63 pitches. Shook his head for several seconds as Tracy made his way out to take the ball. Yikes.