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Brayan Bello 2024 Player Outlook: Dynasty Over Redraft
9 months agoBoston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello has had himself a fine offseason. The 24-year-old signed a shiny six-year, $55 million contract and was also named the club's Opening Day starter. As a result, he's been in the headlines plenty this winter but the brakes need to be pumped when it comes to his fantasy value. Bello worked to a solid 4.24 ERA across 28 starts in 2023, posting a 13% K-BB% in the process. That strikeout-to-walk figure was only buoyed by a quality 6.7% BB% as Bello struck out just 19.8% of the hitters he faced a season ago. With a 20% K% through his first 41 outings (39 starts) and 214 1/3 big-league frames, he has yet to put away hitters like he did at big-time rates in the minors. As a result, his value lies in dynasty leagues while he continues to develop. Redraft managers should be cautious with what appears to be an overvalued 226.10 ADP.
