Red Sox Grapple with Injuries to Brayan Bello and Rafael Devers Ahead of Opening Day

Pitcher Brayan Bello is set to start the season on the injured list, while Rafael Devers' spring training debut is delayed but he's expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Brayan Bello, dealing with right shoulder inflammation, will begin the season on the injured list but is expected to return by April after a brief stint in Triple-A.
Kutter Crawford, another Red Sox pitcher, is also unlikely to be ready for Opening Day due to ongoing knee issues, leaving the team with rotation gaps to fill.
The Red Sox are evaluating Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester, and Cooper Criswell as candidates for the fifth starter spot in the rotation.
Rafael Devers' delayed spring training debut, now scheduled for Saturday, follows efforts to adjust his swing mechanics after shoulder issues impacted his 2024 season.
Despite the delay, Devers is expected to be ready for Opening Day, though it remains unclear whether he will play third base or serve as designated hitter.