Boston, MA – The Boston Red Sox have selected right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Major League roster from Triple-A Worcester. Van Belle, who will wear No. 77, replaces right-hander Robert Stock, who has been designated for assignment.
Brian Van Belle’s Season Performance
Van Belle, 28, has been a standout for Worcester, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.29 ERA (13 ER/51.0 IP), 1.06 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts across 12 appearances (eight starts). He has won each of his last five outings (four starts), recording a 1.55 ERA (5 ER/29.0 IP) and 0.86 WHIP in that span.
Originally signed by Boston as a non-drafted free agent in June 2020, the Florida native has compiled a 37-19 record with a 4.41 ERA (246 ER/502.1 IP) in 115 career minor league games (84 starts), all within the Red Sox organization (2021-25).
Robert Stock’s Season & Career Overview
Stock, 35, has appeared in two games for Boston this season, allowing three runs over 2.2 innings. In Triple-A Worcester, he has posted a 3.09 ERA (19 ER/55.1 IP) with 63 strikeouts in 12 games (nine starts).
Originally drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft, the California native has pitched in 57 career Major League games (three starts), recording a 4.90 ERA (41 ER/75.1 IP) with the San Diego Padres (2018-19), Red Sox (2020, 2025), Chicago Cubs (2021), and New York Mets (2021).
