The Purple Sox have launched veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, the membership introduced Friday afternoon.
Buehler’s launch comes precisely one week after the Purple Sox moved him to the bullpen, throughout a four-game sequence at Yankee Stadium, and hours earlier than high pitching prospect Payton Tolle’s main league debut. Releasing Buehler opens spots on the 40-man and lively roster for Tolle.
Buehler signed a one-year, $21.05 million contract with the Purple Sox final December, lower than two months after closing out the ’24 World Collection for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. He struggled in 22 begins for Boston, pitching to a 5.40 ERA over 110 innings. After being moved to the bullpen, he made one aid look final Saturday within the Bronx through which he allowed two earned runs on two hits in 2.1 innings.
The Purple Sox additionally optioned outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia again to Triple-A and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard.
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