Red Sox Sign Two-Time All-Star Walker Buehler to Bolster Rotation

Boston secures the former Dodgers pitcher on a one-year, $21.05 million deal following his World Series heroics and injury recovery.

Walker Buehler joins the Boston Red Sox on a one-year contract worth $21.05 million, the same value as the MLB qualifying offer.
The 30-year-old right-hander struggled in the 2024 regular season, posting a 5.38 ERA after returning from his second Tommy John surgery but excelled in the postseason with 10 scoreless innings in key games.
Buehler's departure from the Dodgers ends a seven-year tenure that included two World Series titles and two All-Star selections.
The Red Sox aim to strengthen their rotation with Buehler and newly acquired left-hander Garrett Crochet, complementing emerging ace Tanner Houck and other returning starters.
Boston's offseason moves reflect a focus on improving pitching depth and competing for a playoff spot after finishing 81-81 last season.