Walker Buehler Joins Padres, Vying for Rotation Spot

Former Dodgers ace Walker Buehler, a two-time World Series champion and All-Star, has signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres, including a Spring Training invite. After leaving the Dodgers in 2025 for the Red Sox (5.45 ERA) and a brief stint with the Phillies (0.66 ERA), Buehler aims to compete for a starting rotation spot with San Diego. Known for his dominant regular-season record against the Padres (7-1, 1.67 ERA), he has yet to appear in a spring game for his new team.