NEW YORK — Brayan Bello’s dominant, seven-inning start Friday was more than just another stellar outing against the Yankees in a long line of them. It was yet another reminder that Bello has emerged as a staff force for the Red Sox so far in 2025.

During a season in which All Star Garrett Crochet has gotten the lion’s share of the attention when it comes to Boston’s rotation, Bello has taken a massive step forward. In dominating the Yankees for the second time in a three-month span Friday, his ERA dropped to 3.07 ERA through 135 innings, setting him up to finish off a career year — one that was delayed by nearly a month due to shoulder inflammation — over the final five weeks.

“He started behind. He wasn’t ready in spring training, was able to build up a little bit. Threw the ball OK but

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