Philadelphia agreed to a one-year take care of Buehler on Sunday, based on a supply, although the transfer received’t change into official till he passes a bodily. So long as the transfer turns into official previous to Monday, Buehler might be eligible to pitch for the Phillies within the postseason.
Buehler agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million take care of the Pink Sox final winter, however his time in Boston was a disappointment, as he went 7-7 with a 5.45 ERA in 23 video games (22 begins) earlier than being launched on Friday. Buehler had been demoted to the bullpen on Aug. 22, however one aid look in opposition to the Yankees was all it took for the Sox to determine he wasn’t going to be a significant a part of the bullpen transferring ahead.
The Phillies are doubtless to make use of Buehler as a starter, as they just lately misplaced Zack Wheeler for the season after he was recognized with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which would require surgical procedure. He may in the end function a swingman or spot starter for the membership.
Philadelphia’s rotation presently consists of Cristopher Sánchez, Ranger Suárez, Aaron Nola and Jesús Luzardo.
Buehler’s 16.6% strikeout share this season is a profession low, whereas his 10.7% stroll price is his highest since his first season (2017), when he threw solely 9 1/3 innings. His 6.7 strikeouts per 9 innings, 4.4 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 22 residence runs allowed in 2025 are additionally profession worsts for the 31-year-old.
The Phillies pays Buehler just one month of the minimal league wage ($760,000), whereas the Pink Sox stay on the hook for the rest of his contract.
In one other transfer Sunday, the Phillies claimed left-hander Tim Mayza off waivers from the Pirates. The 33-year-old made seven appearances for Pittsburgh this season, posting a 2.89 ERA over 9 1/3 innings.
