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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler has signed a one-year, $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan<\/a>.<\/p>

This one-year deal includes a performance bonus worth up to $2.5 million.<\/p>

The Red Sox’s acquisition of Buehler underscores Boston’s determination to make a strong push in the highly competitive American League East next season.<\/p>

At 30 years old, Walker Buehler brings valuable experience to a Red Sox team on the rise. Dominant during the most recent postseason, he recorded the final outs of the 2024 World Series, which the Dodgers won 4–1 against the Yankees<\/a>.<\/p>

A Strengthened Rotation<\/strong><\/h2>

Just days after signing Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox have made another big move by adding Buehler.<\/p>

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Sep 20, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The anticipated return of Patrick Sandoval in August will further deepen a promising rotation. Alongside Buehler, names like Lucas Giolito, Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford will bolster Boston’s pitching staff for the 2025 season.<\/p>

The signing of Buehler represents a short-term gamble for the Red Sox. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2022, the right-hander returned to top form this past October.<\/p>

Buehler’s best season came in 2021, just a year after winning the World Series. That year, he posted a 2.47 ERA over 207.2 innings, striking out 212 batters while walking just 52. He finished just shy of the podium in the National League Cy Young voting.<\/p>

If everything falls into place next season and both Buehler and Sandoval perform at their best, the Red Sox could become a team to watch closely.<\/p>

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Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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