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Brayan Bello 2023 Player Outlook: Projects As Rotation Piece
2 years agoBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello figures to be a key piece of the club's rotation in 2023. Bello made his big-league debut last season, going 2-6 with a 2.94 FIP, 8.63 K/9, and 4.24 BB/9 through 13 games (11 starts). He did a great job keeping the ball on the ground, as evidenced by his 55.7 GB% and 0.16 HR/9. His fastball averaged an impressive 97 mph and topped out at triple-digits. After a rocky start in the majors, Bello had a strong end to his season, allowing just one earned run over his final 23 1/3 innings of work. Boston said goodbye to Nathan Eovaldi in free agency and is expected to lose Michael Wacha, too, meaning that Bello should have a key rotation role as early as Opening Day. At his ADP of 201.0, Bello is worth drafting in fantasy leagues thanks to his established role, blazing fastball, and ability to keep the ball on the ground.
