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Red Sox Release Walker Buehler as Contenders Assess Bullpen Fit

Clubs now view the two-time champion as a short-term depth play rather than a guaranteed starter.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on August 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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

  • Boston cut Buehler on August 30 after a demotion and a rough 2025 line with a 7–7 record, a 5.45 ERA, and a career-worst 4.4 walks per nine.
  • He signed a one-year, $21.05 million deal last winter but battled control lapses and earlier-season shoulder issues that sent him to the injured list.
  • A Dodgers reunion has been floated for a low-cost long-relief role, though some analysts warn the fit is questionable given Los Angeles’ crowded staff.
  • CBSSports.com’s Matt Snyder suggested the Royals as a potential landing spot in a hybrid capacity, citing their pitching development track record.
  • Newsweek highlighted calls for the Phillies to explore Buehler as rotation insurance after Zack Wheeler’s injury, pointing to his strong 2024 postseason, including the World Series-clinching save.