Only 48 hours after being released by the Boston Red Sox, Walker Buehler has hooked on with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical.
Buehler is expected to take Zack Wheeler's spot in the Phillies starting rotation. Wheeler's season ended just over week ago when it was announced he would need thoracic outlet surgery.
The Phillies have a 6½ game over the New York Mets in the NL East. Barring a September collapse, the Phillies will reach the post-season and Buehler will be eligible for the post-season roster.
I was skeptical that anyone would be prepared to take on Buehler and that he would more likely be a reclamation project for a non-contending team in 2026. That could still happen should Buehler continue to struggle in Philadelphia. But at least for the moment, Buehler will pitch again this season and has a chance for redemption on the mound that he couldn't find in Boston.
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