Overview

• ESPN’s Buster Olney reported Sunday that Philadelphia has an agreement with Buehler, and Jeff Passan noted the timing makes him eligible for the playoffs.
• Boston released the 31-year-old on Friday after demoting him from the rotation; he went 7-7 with a 5.45 ERA this season and allowed two runs in his lone relief outing.
• The Phillies have been seeking pitching insurance following Wheeler’s absence and also claimed left-hander Tim Mayza off waivers earlier Sunday.
• Buehler brings significant October experience as a two-time World Series champion who recorded the final out of the 2024 Series for the Dodgers.
• Several contenders had been floated as potential fits after his release, but Philadelphia moved to secure depth before the eligibility cutoff.