The hits keep on coming for the Red Sox’s starting rotation ahead of Opening Day.
Boston is now set to open the 2025 season with two starters on the IL, with Alex Cora noting on Tuesday that Brayan Bello is expected to be sidelined alongside Kutter Crawford to open the new season.
Last month, the Red Sox noted that Crawford would likely begin the year on the IL due to lingering patellar tendon pain in his right knee — with Cora adding on Tuesday that Bello also needs a longer runway to get ready after being shut down early in camp due to shoulder soreness.