<p>Brayan Bello draws a high-stakes matchup with Max Fried on Saturday. Bello’s development has been a focal point for the Sox, who need his innings to keep pace in a tight playoff race.</p>

Bello has stymied Yankees in two prior starts, blanking them for 14 innings. His ability to mix fastball and a sharp breaking ball presents a challenge to New York’s lineup, making Bello a high-leverage obstacle for a weekend to flip momentum.

Bello’s rise adds a dynamic backstop behind Chapman, offering high-leverage potential and bullpen depth that reshapes late-game projections for Boston.

Bello anchors Boston's September plans, with a Guardians test that could validate his breakout potential. His performance, velocity, and control will drive daily fantasy decisions as Boston leans on him during the playoff push.

Bello draws a Cleveland offense mired near the bottom in runs, OBP, OPS, and xwOBA. He’s posted three or fewer runs in 21 of 23 starts and comes off a stretch with double-digit DK-point games, making him a solid value in a favorable spot against a struggling offense.