With the season winding down and the Red Sox being all but eliminated from the playoffs, it’s time to look ahead to next season. It’s no secret that the rotation needs work. Injuries haven’t helped, but the Sox are 28th in the league in innings pitched by starters. It’s put stress on the bullpen which isn’t sustainable through a full season.
One of the few constants in the rotation this season has been Brayan Bello. A few months ago, I wrote that Bello needs a third pitch to fully break out. He isn’t there yet, but he’s made some tweaks to his slider that are worth talking about.