{
  "id": 1758872,
  "title": "Brayan Bello Reaches Unbelievable Feat After Move to Bullpen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/brayan-bello-reaches-unbelievable-feat-after-move-to-bullpen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:18:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/brayan-bello-reaches-unbelievable-feat-after-move-to-bullpen-12338219"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brayan Bello, once considered one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball, has defied expectations after a remarkable move to the bullpen. The Boston Red Sox, flush with pitching depth, made the unexpected decision to reassess Bello's role, ultimately bringing him back to the major leagues on July 12. Now, Bello has emerged as the club's primary relief pitcher, boasting an impressive 0.85 ERA over 52.2 innings pitched in the bullpen, surpassing even the Arizona Diamondbacks' closer, Mason Miller, who posted a 0.88 ERA in 51.1 innings. Despite initial reluctance, Bello embraced the new role, realizing it was his only chance to return to the major leagues. The Red Sox's decision to keep Bello out of the starting rotation, despite his consistent performance in relief, highlights the unique nature of baseball and the unpredictable journeys players can undertake.",
  "summary": "Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello has statistically been one of the best relievers in all of baseball in 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}