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FORT MYERS, Florida — In recent weeks, the Red Sox have committed to developing around their youthful core. By agreeing to a six-year contract extension for rising star Brayan Bello on Thursday, they made a significant advancement in that process.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the deal, which was first reported by ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, is anticipated to be valued at $55 million and include a $21 million seventh-year club option.
The 24-year-old had the opportunity to celebrate his long-term contract in person with his closest friends and family in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, thanks to the timing of the news.
When asked about rumors of his new deal, Bello responded, “Yeah, I can’t comment on that.” However, I can let you know that during the weekend in the Dominican Republic, we might get some encouraging news. It will be fantastic. In the Dominican Republic, I will be able to spend time with my family and my supporters, and I’m sure we’ll have a great time.
Two Nationals supporters, Brayan Bello
March 3, 2024 · 0:33
Two Nationals supporters, Brayan Bello
The Red Sox had a protracted struggle to produce starting pitchers from scratch.
That streak was broken by Bello, who was called up to the Majors for the first time in 2022.
On July 2, 2017, Bello, then eighteen, was signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent. Bello’s meager $28,000 signing bonus at the time indicates that he wasn’t thought of as a major prospect.
Bello actually had some early setbacks, finishing his first complete season in Low-A in 2019 with a 5.43 ERA. It seemed far off to consider a six-year deal with a club option at that point.
Bello stated, “At the time, I was just thinking about trying to make the team and become a big leaguer.” “But obviously, things have changed, so I just keep putting in a lot of effort to keep becoming the best version of myself.”
Bello’s fortunes turned around in 2022, as he went 6-2 in 11 appearances at Triple-A Worcester after posting a 1.69 ERA in seven starts at Double-A Portland.
The Sox brought up Bello for his Major League debut earlier than anticipated in July of that ’22 season, and he needed time to acclimate, going 2-8 with a 4.71 ERA. With their rotation weakened by injuries, Bello needed time to adjust.
Bello threw like an ace at times in his first complete Major League season in ’23, going 12-11 with a 4.24 ERA in 28 starts.
The Red Sox are hopeful that he can advance further this season, and they will need him to, as Lucas Giolito, their offseason acquisition, is anticipated to miss a substantial amount of time due to a right elbow issue.
Brayan Bello’s Red Sox Report
Jan. 4, 2024 · 23:55
Brayan Bello’s Red Sox Report
Bello and Nick Pivetta are competing to start on Opening Day, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s remarks on Thursday morning. Bello will start the next day if he is not selected for the season’s opening game against Seattle on March 28.
Bello replied, “Of course I’m happy to be in that conversation.” Naturally, I’ve been putting in a lot of work and arrived at camp early this spring because it’s one of my yearly objectives. And I’ll be prepared to accept the ball that day if that occurs.
Cora remarked, “He’s in a great spot.” “He has a lot of fans in that clubhouse, obviously around Red Sox Nation and hopefully before that first pitch Saturday, we can get this [contract extension] done and we can celebrate.”
Bello hurled three innings and fifty pitches to Minor Leaguers on a back field as part of his preseason ramp-up. That made sense on a day when his contract was almost finished, as not too long ago, Bello was one of those prospects who used those kinds of fields for his whole spring training season.
Bello remarked, “It’s always nice to look back and consider the journey you’ve had to take to get here.” For instance, I got to meet some young people today and I got to learn from them as well as give them some feedback. Thus, yes, it’s pretty pleasant.
Talking about his growth at camp, Brayan Bello Feb. 16, 2024 · 1:09
Brayan Bello talks about how camp helped him grow.
Bello has developed his power sinker further, making his four-seamer and changeup formidable weapons. Bello is using a new grip on his slider this season, which Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez helped him develop throughout the offseason.
Bello has consistently sought Martinez’s assistance as he attempts to establish himself as one of Boston’s finest homegrown starters in the previous ten years.
“He basically told me not to be afraid of anything outside,” Bello recalled. “Just throw with conviction what you’re going to throw.”
Bello is expected to continue to wear a Boston uniform and demonstrate that belief for years to come.
