Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello not happy at all as interim manager yanks him
Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello expressed frustration after being pulled from a game by interim manager Chad Tracy in the fourth inning despite having thrown only 62 pitches. Bello, who has struggled this season with a 9.12 ERA over six starts, disagreed with the decision, though pitching coach Andrew Bailey defended it as a strategic move to preserve the game. The Red Sox, dealing with injuries and recent managerial changes, are off to a poor start at 12-19 and in last place heading into their next series.
- ▪Brayan Bello was removed from the game in the fourth inning by interim manager Chad Tracy after 62 pitches during a 3-1 deficit to the Blue Jays.
- ▪Bello has a 9.12 ERA in 25.2 innings over six starts and has completed five innings in just one outing this season.
- ▪Pitching coach Andrew Bailey supported the decision, citing confidence in the bullpen and the need to keep the game close.
- ▪The Red Sox are last in their division with a 12-19 record following the loss and the recent injury to ace Garrett Crochet.
- ▪Multiple players were upset about Alex Cora's firing, particularly because front office leadership did not meet with them directly.
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MLB Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello not happy at all as interim manager yanks him By Erich Richter Published April 30, 2026, 8:40 a.m. ET Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy isn’t exactly endearing himself to his players in the early going since taking over for Alex Cora. Much to the chagrin of starter Brayan Bello, Tracy pulled the righty in the fourth inning Wednesday after just 62 pitches and the veteran profusely shook his head when the skipper left the dugout to get him during Boston’s 8-1 road loss to the Blue Jays. Tracy yanked Bello after he walked the No. 9 hitter to put a runner on first with two outs in a 3-1 game and reliever Greg Weissert immediately surrendered a two-run home run to Ernie Clement on his third pitch.
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