Red Sox Release Pitcher Walker Buehler Amid Rotation Struggles

The Boston Red Sox have released pitcher Walker Buehler, a decision explained by Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow as a result of Buehler's struggles in the rotation and the team's need for new pitching. Buehler, who had been moved to the bullpen last week, posted a 5.45 ERA over 112.1 innings across 23 games this season. The move was also influenced by Boston placing Richard Fitts on the injured list and calling up top prospect Payton Tolle to fill a starting rotation spot.