Red Sox’s $55 Million Starter Offers 4-Word Response On Looming Demotion

BusinessSportsMoneyRed Sox’s $55 Million Starter Offers 4-Word Response On Looming DemotionByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 02:21pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Fort Myers, FL - February 12: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello speaks to the media. The Red Sox held Day 3 of Spring Training at JetBlue Park on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Boston Globe via Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox dropped their second straight game to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, marking another low point after the team enjoyed a sweep in their previous series.The Red Sox now appear to be running out of reason for optimism as the team sits in a tie for last place in the American League East division shortly after cutting ties with long-time manager Alex Cora.“It has been a month since the Red Sox fired Alex Cora and six of his coaches, saying the move was necessary for the team to realize its potential,” Peter Abraham wrote for The Boston Globe. “They have played better since, but certainly aren’t anybody’s idea of a playoff team at 22-28… The Sox are not legitimate contenders. The focus should be on changing that for next season. The sooner they get started, the better.”ForbesYankees Weigh Surprising Aaron Judge Move After Career LowBy Peter ChawagaBoston Red Sox’s $55 Million Starter Brayan Bello Looks Like ‘Odd Man Out’As the team looks for some kind of positive to rally around, it can point to the impending return of franchise ace Garrett Crochet. After coming in second place in American League Cy Young Award voting last year, Crochet looked out of sorts on the mound this season before being placed on the injured list. Now he is scheduled for a live batting practice next week.But Crochet’...