Locked On Red Sox

Brayan Bello's 3.35 ERA looks impressive on paper, but can the Boston Red Sox truly count on him as their number two starter behind Garrett Crochet in 2026?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Bello's underlying metrics, revealing concerning walk rates and command issues that surfaced during September's playoff push. The analysis extends to Lucas Giolito's injury-plagued future, the failed Dustin May trade, and Tanner Houck's season-ending surgery that creates another rotation hole. Key discussions cover young arms competing for spots—Connelly Early's playoff debut, Hunter Dobbins' injury recovery, and Payton Tolle's arsenal limitations that may relegate him to the bullpen. With multiple pitchers vying for back-end rotation roles, the Red Sox face critical decisions about whether to trust internal development or pursue proven talent through free agency.Discover why Boston's rotation construction strategy demands external reinforcement and which prospects could surprise in spring training competition. Su