"Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter explained why the right-hander is a good fit for the Friars ahead of 2026. "The Padres brought back Michael King on a reasonable three-year, $75 million deal, but they still have one hole to plug in the starting rotation that was previously occupied by Dylan Cease," Reuter writes. "They have not been shy about taking on reclamation projects or relievers transitioning into starting roles, and buying low on Walker Buehler could provide some excellent value.""
"Ahead of the 2025 season, Buehler signed a one-year, $21.05 million contract with the Red Sox. His performance on the east coast was underwhelming as he produced a 5.45 ERA across 112.1 innings. After making 22 starts for the Red Sox, manager Alex Cora announced Buehler would be making the move to the bullpen. Not long after, Buehler was released in August by the Red Sox in order to clear a roster spot for top pitching prospect Payton Tolle."
Walker Buehler is expected to sign with the San Diego Padres in free agency, presenting a buy-low rotation option for 2026. The Padres re-signed Michael King but still have a vacancy in the rotation formerly held by Dylan Cease; Buehler would likely slot in the backend with Nick Pivetta, Michael King, Joe Musgrove, and Randy Vasquez. Buehler signed a one-year, $21.05 million deal with the Boston Red Sox for 2025, produced a 5.45 ERA over 112.1 innings, was moved to the bullpen, and was released in August to clear a roster spot for prospect Payton Tolle. He later signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies, faced the Dodgers in the NLDS without appearing, and became a free agent after 2025. Buehler spent seven seasons with the Dodgers, earned All-Star selections in 2019 and 2021, and returned from his second Tommy John surgery in 2024.
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