Brayan Bello pronounces himself ready to return to Red Sox after Portland rehab outing

PORTLAND, Maine — Red Sox righthander Brayan Bello proclaimed himself ready to return to the big leagues following a 52-pitch, 2⅔-inning rehab start with Double A Portland against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Tuesday. Bello (0-1 with a 3.93 ERA in 18⅓ innings this year) was pitching in a game for the first time since April 19. Five days later, he landed on the injured list due to right lat tightness. Despite unspectacular results Tuesday, Bello said he is pain-free and recovered from the injury. He yielded a solo homer...