Brayan Bello, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has been activated from the 15-day injured list and is set to start in the upcoming game against the Nationals at Fenway Park on Sunday. Bello, who recently completed a rehab outing in Portland, reported feeling great and pain-free. His return is expected to bolster the Red Sox's rotation. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski to their minor league affiliate.
#RedSox have activated RHP Brayan Bello from the 15-Day Injured List. To make room, the Sox optioned RHP Josh Winckowski to the @WooSox
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Bello said he feels great, pain-free, and is ready to start Sunday at Fenway.