Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (4-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 9-6 decision against the New York Yankees on Friday. Buehler lasted just two innings and allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits, including two homers, with two strikeouts and two walks. The outing continued a rough start to the season for Buehler, a former Dodger who joined the Red Sox on a one-year, $21 million deal in free agency. The 31-year-old has pitched to a bloated 5.18 ERA (5.30 FIP) with 44 strikeouts, 17 walks, and a career-worst HR/fly ball percentage of 19.6 over 48 2/3 innings with his new team. Buehler, who has totaled a mere three quality starts in 10 tries, will attempt to right the ship against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. He held the Rays to two runs in five frames in an April 15 win.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) only made it 2 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Mets. Buehler got tossed in the top of the third inning for arguing a strike with the home-plate umpire. He allowed no hits and two walks with four strikeouts on 52 pitches. He also hit two batters. The 30-year-old was making his return from the 15-day injured list, so fantasy managers may not have started him for what ended up being an abbreviated outing. Buehler has had a solid season overall, going 4-1 with a 4.00 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, and an 8.25 K/9 rate in seven starts and 36 IP. His next scheduled start will be against a slumping Orioles lineup.

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Nick Burdi to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Buehler will return to the mound on Tuesday at Fenway Park to face the visiting New York Mets, an offense that ranks ninth in baseball with a .741 OPS. The 30-year-old veteran skipped a minor-league rehab assignment, so this will be his first start since April 26. He's been pretty solid for the BoSox in his first six starts of 2025, going 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA (4.29 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and nine walks in 33 2/3 innings. However, given the fact that he skipped a rehab assignment and that he's going against one of the better lineups in baseball, fantasy managers may want to keep him benched for his first start off the IL.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) is expected to take the mound for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, according to manager Alex Cora. Buehler appears to be on the verge of returning after landing on the injured list on May 2 due to a shoulder bursitis. He threw a successful live batting practice session on Thursday. Now, the Red Sox are waiting a few days to make sure Buehler doesn't suffer any setbacks. He won't get an easy matchup against the tough Mets lineup, but Buehler is still worth rostering in most 12-team formats right now.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled for another one on Thursday. Barring a setback, Buehler is expected to return to the team's starting rotation for the three-game series against the New York Mets in Boston that runs from May 19-21. The 30-year-old veteran landed on the 15-day injured list on May 2 with inflammation in his right shoulder, but it looks like he's going to return to the big leagues without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. We wouldn't blame fantasy managers for wanting to leave Buehler on their bench when he returns to face the first-place Mets next week. In his six starts in his first season in Beantown, the former Dodgers hurler has gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA (4.29 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and nine walks in 33 2/3 frames.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) is expected to return for the team's series against the Mets that goes from May 19-21, according to manager Alex Cora. The 30-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list with minor bursitis in his right shoulder. Before going down with the injury, the 2x All-Star was 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA (3.72 xFIP), 1.22 WHIP, and a 14.3 percent K-BB%, but had been more effective than those numbers suggest over his last four starts with three of those four registering as quality starts (2.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP). Although the righty doesn't strike out as many batters as he used to, he should be a solid back-end option for fantasy once he returns. Hunter Dobbins, who has looked good in limited action, will get another turn through the rotation next week against the Pirates, but could be the odd man out once Buehler returns.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) played catch at Fenway Park before the team's win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday, according to manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox placed Buehler on the 15-day injured list last Friday with minor bursitis in his right shoulder. Because the 30-year-old has yet to resume throwing off a mound, it might be unlikely that he'll be activated from the IL when he's first eligible on May 14. Buehler allowed nine earned runs on 14 hits (three home runs) in 9 1/3 innings in his first two starts of the year against the Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, but he was better in his next four starts (seven earned runs, 22 K's, eight walks) before landing on the IL. Overall, he's gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings over his six starts. Buehler should be back in Boston's rotation sooner than later.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) said he's doing well and dealing with minor bursitis in his right shoulder. Buehler added that if it was late in the season, he'd push through it, but since it's early in the year, he's trying to be smart about it. The 30-year-old veteran thinks he'll be on the injured list for the minimum of 15 days. He was placed on the IL last Friday after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder in his last outing on April 15 against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he'll be eligible to return to Boston's starting rotation on May 14. In his last three starts, Buehler allowed six earned runs on 14 hits while walking seven and striking out 15 over 18 innings, recording two quality starts. Buehler has been cleared of structural damage and will resume playing catch this week. The two-time All-Star has gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA (4.26 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 29 K's and nine walks in his first six starts for Boston.

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins will make his major-league debut and start on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Manager Alex Cora feels that Buehler's IL stint will be minimal. If the 30-year-old only requires 15 days on the IL, he would be able to make his next start during a weekend series against the Atlanta Braves that starts on May 17. Buehler was dealing with a right-shoulder issue in his last start against the Cleveland Guardians last Saturday but still managed to have a quality start, allowing three earned runs while walking one and striking out three through six innings for his fourth win of the season. Keep Buehler stashed everywhere.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) didn't bounce back well from his last start and is currently back in Boston getting testing done on his right shoulder. As of right now, the Red Sox are saying that Buehler is dealing with shoulder soreness, but he could be a candidate to land on the 15-day injured list, depending on what his tests reveal. The 30-year-old veteran gave up three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out three in six innings in a win against the Cleveland Guardians in his last outing on April 26. It's unclear if he'll need a stint on the IL, but at the very least he won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Minnesota Twins, with Brayan Bello now set to take the mound in the series opener. Through his first six starts in Boston, Buehler has gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 29 K's and nine walks in 33 2/3 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler had his best start of the season on Monday, earning his third win in a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Buehler allowed one run on four hits over his seven innings of work. He struck out nine and walked three. The 30-year-old has been a little up and down so far this season, but this was certainly a step in the right direction. He now holds a respectable 4.23 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 27 IP. Buehler is borderline rosterable in standard formats, but is a very good streaming option when he has good matchups like he did today.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler was excellent on Thursday on a day the Red Sox desperately needed a win to avoid the four-game sweep at home against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Buehler went 6 1/3 innings, allowing four hits, one earned run, and one walk while striking out seven. He walked away from this outing with a no-decision, as the Red Sox won the game in extra innings. The seven strikeouts were encouraging, and his effectiveness was impressive, as he only threw 89 pitches in the six-plus innings. Buehler will try to keep it going and is tentatively lined up to face the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. Fantasy managers can continue to roll out Buehler in most 12-plus team leagues, but they are hoping to see more consistency from him moving forward.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (illness) is scheduled to take the mound against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. The right-hander was scratched from his most recent start due to a minor illness. It sounds like Buehler looked fine during his five innings of work on Monday. The team doesn't believe this illness will linger into the regular season, so Buehler appears to be ready to go. Buehler is coming off a rough 2024 campaign, but he somewhat salvaged his value with his strong performance in the postseason. It's worth noting Buehler hasn't finished with an ERA under 4.02 since the 2021 season. He could be a solid back-end option for the Red Sox, but his fantasy value might be limited.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Sunday due to an illness. Fantasy managerscan breathe a collective sigh of relief. The righty will work in camp on the back fields on Monday and Cooper Criswell will start in his place on Sunday. The former first-round draft pick has looked good this spring, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters in 10 inningspitched. After a rough couple of seasons in Los Angeles and dealing with injuries, the 2x All-Star will look to get his career back on track in Boston. The 30-year-old has an NFBC ADP of 250, but has the talent to outproduce that, especially given his environment with the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler is interested in remaining in Boston for the foreseeable future. Earlier in the offseason, Buehler signed a one-year contract worth $21.05 million after spending his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a Dodger, Buehler was a two-time World Series champion. He was a two-time NL All-Star and tallied double-digit wins in two seasons. He enjoyed his best campaign in 2021, when he logged a career-high 207 2/3 innings with a 2.47 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP. Last season, Buehler held a much higher 5.38 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP as he returned from Tommy John surgery. However, in the postseason, Buehler showed flashes of upside as he held a 3.60 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP across 13 innings of work. If the Vanderbilt product returns to form during the 2025 season, he could have several suitors in the offseason. Fantasy managers should expect Buehler to operate as the No. 3 option in the Boston rotation this season, behind Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck.

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler threw his first bullpen session on Saturday. McCaffrey noted that manager Alex Cora was "pleased" with Buehler's first session. During the 2024 season, the 30-year-old held a 5.38 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP across 75 1/3 innings of work. He generated strikeouts at a low 18.6 percent rate and whiffs at a 19.4 percent rate. However, he did generate ground balls at a 45.9 percent rate, which placed him in the 69th percentile. In the postseason, Buehler held a strong 3.60 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP across 15 frames. The former first-round selection enjoyed a career season during the 2021 season, where he posted a 2.47 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP across 207 2/3 innings. He signed a one-year contract with Boston earlier in the offseason and should be expected to have a spot in the rotation during the 2025 campaign.

Free-agent right-hander Walker Buehler and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The two-time All-Star will head to the American League East after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in October. Buehler can make more money in incentives in 2025 as he looks to bounce back from a frustrating 2024 season in which he had a bloated 5.38 ERA over 16 starts for the Dodgers in the regular season in his return from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old veteran was a high-end fantasy arm before undergoing elbow surgery. Although he looked much better in the playoffs with the Dodgers, Buehler has thrown only 140 1/3 innings in the last three seasons due to injury. If Buehler can stay healthy and regain some of his fastball velocity, he could be a fantasy bargain in a rebuilt Red Sox rotation.

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, free agent starting pitcher Walker Buehler is looking for a multi-year deal with opt-outs on the market. After having a rocky regular season holding a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, Buehler played an integral role during Los Angeles' World Series run, posting a solid 3.60 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP across 15 innings of work. Earlier in his career, the right-hander showed high upside, making two All-Star games and logging a career-high 207 2/3 innings to the tune of a 2.47 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in the 2021 campaign. Olney notes that given his strong finish, the 30-year-old could enjoy a nice bounce-back campaign in 2025, which could set him up for a nice payday in 2026 if his contract includes opt-outs. Olney also stated that the Yankees expressed interest in him before signing Max Fried and that the Red Sox, Tigers, and Giants have also kicked the tires on him.

The Detroit Tigers have interest in signing free-agent right-hander Walker Buehler this offseason. However, Buehler has the potential to command a two-year deal with an opt-out clause after the first year, which isn't really what the Tigers are looking for. Starting pitching isn't cheap this offseason, and although Buehler struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery in 2024 during the regular season, he's a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. The 30-year-old had a rough 5.38 ERA with 28 walks and 64 strikeouts in 75 1/3 innings (16 starts) for LA in his return from his second Tommy John surgery of his career. Most of his issues came from his fastball velocity being down, but if Buehler can find his fastball again, he could easily be one of the best values on the starting pitching market this offseason. Buehler did toss 10 scoreless innings in his final three games in October.

According to the New York Post's Joel Sherman, the New York Mets have shown interest in signing free-agent right-hander Walker Buehler this offseason after just signing veteran right-hander Frankie Montas for their starting rotation. The Montas signing and the fact they are interested in Buehler signals that the Mets aren't playing at the top of the starting pitching market for big names like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried. Even after struggling to a 5.38 ERA with a weak 18.6% strikeout rate in 75 1/3 innings during the regular season in his return from Tommy John surgery, plenty of pitching-needy teams are in on Buehler this offseason, including the Athletics. The fact that Buehler showed added velocity and looked much better in the Dodgers' World Series run in October is helping his cause. Even if Buehler doesn't rediscover his pre-injury form, he could be a quite attractive value play in fantasy drafts if he lands in the right situation.