Two-Time All-Star and World Series Hero Walker Buehler Joins Boston Red Sox on One-Year, $21.05 Million Deal

Dec 23, 2024, 03:28 PM

Walker Buehler, a two-time All-Star and World Series hero who recorded the final out in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 World Series victory, has signed a one-year, $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. Buehler's departure from the Dodgers, where he spent seven years and overcame two Tommy John surgeries, marks the end of an era. His move to Boston comes after the Dodgers chose not to extend him a qualifying offer, allowing him to enter free agency without draft-pick compensation. Buehler's signing is seen as a high-upside move for the Red Sox, who are looking to strengthen their pitching staff, already bolstered by recent acquisitions like Garrett Crochet, amidst a backdrop of Dodgers' postseason injuries that allowed Buehler to shine despite a challenging 2024 regular season performance.