After the Boston Red Sox released veteran right-hander Walker Buehler on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies have stepped in and agreed to a contract with the veteran right-hander on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The minor-league agreement is pending a physical, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.
Phillies betting on Walker Buehler turning his season around
While the thought of adding a 2024 World Series champion to the roster going into the 2025 postseason sounds enticing, with how mightily Buehler struggled both as a starter and a reliever, it’s a risk for the Phillies.