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Phillies Sign Walker Buehler to Minor-League Deal With Targeted Sept. 12 Rotation Slot

The low-cost pickup provides postseason-eligible rotation insurance following Zack Wheeler’s season-ending surgery.

Aug 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (0) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images/File photo
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 27: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Fenway Park on July 27, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 13: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 13, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

Overview

  • Philadelphia signed the 31-year-old to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, with one planned tune-up start before a Sept. 12 debut in a six-man rotation.
  • Because the agreement came before Sept. 1, Buehler is eligible for inclusion on the Phillies’ postseason roster.
  • Boston released Buehler after a 7-7 record, 5.45 ERA and a career-high 55 walks in 112 1/3 innings over 23 games (22 starts).
  • Financially, the Red Sox will cover most of his $21.05 million salary, while the Phillies owe roughly one month of the league minimum.
  • Philadelphia moved for rotation depth after Zack Wheeler’s thoracic outlet surgery and is banking on Buehler’s playoff résumé as a two-time champion with a 3.04 career postseason ERA.