The Boston Red Sox have decided to demote veteran pitcher to the bullpen after a disastrous season, manager Alex Cora announced on Friday.

The 22-year-old Red Sox prospect allowed just one run, one hit and no walks while striking out nine in 5 innings. He reached 98.6 mph with his fastball.

Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night that clinched the season series between the longtime rivals.

According to Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow, the Red Sox have a high possibility of promoting their top pitching prospect, Payton Tolle, to Boston in September. MORE: Red Sox continue to dominate in The Rivalry this century with insane season record against Yankees

If the Red Sox and Yankees are tied in the standings after 162 games, Friday’s win — and Boston’s overall dominance over New York this season — will loom large.

Lefthander Steven Matz, a 34-year-old Stony Brook native, is a new member of the Red Sox after being traded by the Cardinals ahead of last month’s deadline. A career starter who spent his first six seasons with the Mets, Matz has transitioned to a relief role — at least for now.

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Walker Buehler has said all the right things about his struggles for the Boston Red Sox this year. Unfortunately, he just never got the job done on the mound. B