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Red Sox Release Walker Buehler, Promote Prospect Payton Tolle

Boston shifts course after a $21.05 million gamble unraveled due to control woes.

Aug 24, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler (0) pitches against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo
Walker Buehler won World Series rings with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024.
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Overview

  • The team announced the move on Aug. 29 before opening a series against the Pirates, and Buehler is now a free agent who must be on a roster by Aug. 31 to be postseason-eligible.
  • Buehler logged a 5.45 ERA and a 7-7 record in 23 appearances, issuing 55 walks and allowing 22 home runs over 112.1 innings.
  • Manager Alex Cora had shifted him to the bullpen last week, and his final outing on Aug. 24 at Yankee Stadium yielded two earned runs in 2.1 innings.
  • Boston filled the roster spot with 22-year-old left-hander Payton Tolle, who was set to make his MLB debut Friday night at Fenway Park against Pittsburgh.
  • The Red Sox also optioned outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia to Triple-A Worcester and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard.