The Boston Red Sox had a plan to contend this season, and that plan has failed spectacularly through the first month of the year. After they loaded up on starting pitching in the offseason and neglected to add a game-changing power bat, these were supposed to be the Run Prevention Red Sox. Some said it with hope, and others were derisive about it before the season even began, but it was universally acknowledged that keeping runs off the board was the path to success. To state it plainly, the starting pitchers have let the Red Sox down through their first 31 games. We can point out Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello as the two primary culprits, but there have been other hiccups along the way. If you like our content,  choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google . Everything that's gone wrong for Boston rotation Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.…