Walker Buehler has reportedly landed on his ft.
The previous Purple Sox beginning pitcher, who was launched by the membership earlier this week, has reportedly signed a cope with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The brand new deal, which was reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic and others, comes simply in time for Buehler to be eligible to pitch within the postseason.
The Phillies have agreed to phrases on a cope with veteran righty Walker Buehler, pending a bodily, sources stated. They’ll see what he has in September. Information: https://t.co/2hFiIYL466
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) August 31, 2025
Buehler initially signed with the Purple Sox this previous offseason on a one-year, $21.05 million deal however was by no means capable of finding his rhythm in Boston. The 2-time All-Star struggled together with his consistency and posted a 5.45 ERA in 23 outings with the membership.
Buehler was moved to the bullpen after his closing begin on Aug. 19, throughout which he allowed two runs over four-plus innings whereas strolling 4 within the membership’s eventual 4-3 loss to the Orioles, and he made one subsequent aid look afterwards throughout Boston’s current collection in New York.
Purple Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stated the membership had hoped to construct Buehler up right into a high-leverage reliever, however issues modified after Richard Fitts went down with an damage and the membership wanted one other beginning pitcher. At that time the choice was made to half methods with Buehler, and the membership opted to launch him in hopes of giving him sufficient time to latch on with a brand new workforce.
Regardless of his struggles, Buehler has a robust observe report within the postseason and will nonetheless fortify a Phillies rotation that lately misplaced ace Zack Wheeler for the season because of thoracic outlet syndrome. The Phillies are at the moment first within the NL East and entered Sunday with a six sport lead over the New York Mets.
