Despite having a 7-7 record and a 5.45 earned run average, the Philadelphia Phillies feel they have added some much-needed help to their postseason. The Phillies are adding former Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler to their roster.
By signing him before September arrives, Buehler is eligible to play in the postseason for Philadelphia, which continues to lead the National League East.
Right-hander Walker Buehler and the Phladelphia Phillies are finalizing a deal, sources tell ESPN. Buehler was released by the Red Sox and wIill be eligible to play in the postseason for the Phillies.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 31, 2025
The 31-year-old did not even finish a full season with the Red Sox. After starting with the Dodgers in 2017, he was a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. His time with Los Angeles saw him win 47 games and have just 22 losses.
Buehler is 162 strikeouts away from 1,000 in his career.
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Philadelphia sits 6.5 games ahead of the New York Mets in the National League East standings. The Phillies are looking to hold off the Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the National League and avoid playing in the wildcard round.
Currently, Zack Wheeler is out for the season, and Aaron Nola has been pretty poor for Philadelphia, so the right-hander hopes to bring a shot in the arm to the rotation, along with Jesus Luzardo, Cristopher Sandez and Ranger Suarez.
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