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Walker or Buehler? This Phillies pitcher is winning the race for playoff bullpen spot

With the postseason roster materializing in the coming weeks, which Phillies starter will make the cut?

Walker Buehler could find his way onto the postseason roster. | Chris Coduto/GettyImages

The Philadelphia Phillies' biggest strength coming into the 2025 season was their starting rotation. That has played out to perfection, even with losing ace Zack Wheeler for the season in mid-August. For added insurance, the club picked up Walker Buehler to help relieve the rotation and also possibly add him to the postseason roster.

Although his signing seemingly came out of nowhere, the pickup now ultimately leaves him and Taijuan Walker vying for a remaining spot on the postseason roster.