"The club announced that it released Walker Buehler to make room for Payton Tolle, who is set to make his MLB debut as Boston's starting pitcher Friday. Buehler, 31, started 22 games for the Red Sox this season. He was recently moved out of Boston's starting rotation and into its bullpen due to his pitching struggles. Buehler pitched in relief on Aug. 24 versus the Yankees, his final appearance with the team."
"The right-hander experienced more lows than highs during his time with the Red Sox. Buehler owns a 5.45 ERA and 1.56 WHIP through 112 ⅓ innings pitched this year. Walks have been his biggest problem, allowing an average of 4.4 per nine innings (55 total). Buehler is also allowing 1.8 home runs per nine (22 total)."
"As for what it means for the Red Sox, it appears that the club is all in on letting Tolle replace Buehler on the active roster and in the rotation. Tolle, 22, ascended through Boston's minor league system this season and impressed the organization enough to make this roster move as they vie for a playoff spot."
Walker Buehler was released by the Red Sox to clear a roster spot for Payton Tolle, who will start Friday in his MLB debut. Buehler, 31, started 22 games this season and made one relief appearance after being moved from the rotation to the bullpen. He posted a 5.45 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 112 1/3 innings while issuing 4.4 walks per nine and 1.8 home runs per nine. Boston signed Buehler to a one-year, $21.05 million deal with bonuses and a $25 million mutual option for 2026. The club promoted 22-year-old Tolle as it pushes for a playoff spot.
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