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Walker Buehler Hits Market Ahead of Postseason Eligibility Deadline

The veteran right-hander’s release has contenders weighing a low-cost flier on his October experience despite a rough year in Boston.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Fenway Park on July 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 2: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Fenway Park on August 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • The Red Sox released Walker Buehler on August 29 after a difficult season in which he posted a 5.45 ERA over 23 appearances, months after signing him to a one-year, $21.05 million deal.
  • To pitch in October for a new club, Buehler must be under contract by September 1, creating a narrow window for teams to act.
  • A Cubs columnist urged Chicago to add Buehler as a swingman to bolster thin rotation and bullpen depth, citing recent injuries and workload concerns.
  • Calls surfaced for the Yankees to sign Buehler as a multi‑inning relief option, with Jonathan Loáisiga out for the season and the bullpen underperforming this year.
  • The Giants were reported to have shown prior interest and could view Buehler as rotation help, while Spotrac pegs his current one‑year market value around $9.2 million.