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Red Sox Revamp Pitching for Stretch Run, Release Walker Buehler and Promote Payton Tolle

Fangraphs now pegs Boston’s postseason chances above 94% on the strength of an AL-leading bullpen.

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Aug 22, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 27 : Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at Fenway Park on July 27, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Boston released RHP Walker Buehler after a 5.45 ERA in 22 starts, and the move makes him immediately eligible to sign elsewhere.
  • Top pitching prospect Payton Tolle was called up to start his major-league debut Friday against Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
  • The club also activated reliever Justin Slaten, adding another power arm to a relief group that leads the AL with a 3.39 ERA.
  • Closer Aroldis Chapman is anchoring the late innings with 26 saves, a 1.04 ERA and a 0.673 WHIP.
  • The Yankees extended their win streak to five as they chase in the wild-card mix, though Anthony Volpe’s miscues persist and Jonathan Loáisiga is out for the season, and the division-leading Blue Jays continue to wrestle with a 5.40 post‑break bullpen ERA and 22 blown saves.