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The Boston Red Sox have placed starter Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 21, due to a right lat strain. Bello, who tossed six shutout innings and struck out seven Friday night in Pittsburgh, was supposed to start Thursday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Instead, he’ll be out at least through May 7, which is the first day he can return from the IL. The Red Sox are now missing three-fifths of their starting rotation, with Bello joining Nick Pivetta (flexor strain) and Garrett Whitlock (oblique strain) on the injured list.

The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A after a rough start to the 2024 season. Varland, 25, showed flashes of promise in 2023 but has struggled with command and home runs this year. The Twins’ starting rotation currently has an ERA of 5.98, which is better than only the Colorado Rockies. The move gives the Twins some flexibility with their roster and bullpen, but it also highlights the team’s ongoing pitching woes.

The Minnesota Twins have adjusted their starting rotation amid a challenging campaign. Louie Varland, who faced difficulties in recent outings, has been sent down to Triple-A St. Paul. To bolster their bullpen, the Twins have called up reliever Ronny Henriquez. In addition, Max Kepler has been activated from the injured list, while Jair Camargo has been optioned to St. Paul. The leading candidate to replace Varland in the rotation is Simeon Woods Richardson.