Walker Buehler opts to sign one-year deal with Red Sox after winning second World Series with Dodgers: Report
Star pitcher Walker Buehler, who clinched the 2024 World Series title for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has found a new home in MLB.
Buehler has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox to add more firepower to the rotation next season.
According to multiple media reports, the deal is worth $21.05 million. Yahoo Sports will also receive an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses.
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Los Angeles starting pitcher Walker Buehler holds the World Series trophy during the team’s celebration at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn photo)
Boston has been strengthening its starting pitching staff this offseason, most notably acquiring Garrett Crochet in an earlier deal with the Chicago White Sox. A few days ago, they also signed another left-hander, veteran Patrick Sandoval, to a two-year deal.
The Red Sox also have breakout prospects Tanner Hoke, Lucas Giolito, Kurt Crawford and Brayam Bello, who form a good combination for the 2025 starting lineup.
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Buehler’s career is one to watch as he was one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball from 2018 to 2021 and he is a potential future ace for the Dodgers.
However, things took a turn in 2022 when he required Tommy John surgery, his second surgery after needing surgery in 2015, when the Dodgers took him in the first round of the MLB Draft The draft pick selected him.
After returning to the rotation in 2024, Buehler performed poorly, posting a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 FPS in 16 starts.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Walker Buehler pitches during the first inning of Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series against New York at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner – Image)
But as Los Angeles entered the playoffs, Buehler remained in the rotation and appeared to be a veteran pitcher, letting his wicked 12-6 curveball work and throwing his snap wherever he pleased. ball.
Buehler eventually ended up in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, having had a day off after pitching five innings earlier in the series.
With that said, baseball experts and fans alike are curious about what will happen with the 28-year-old in free agency.
Now that we’ve seen the Red Sox offer a good deal, Buehler can prove that what we saw in October is what should happen going forward, or at least that’s the plan on a one-year deal.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler pitches during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 2024 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees. (Brad Penner – Image)
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Buehler had a 3.27 ERA in 131 games and 731.2 innings pitched, with 754 strikeouts and 190 walks.
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