{"id":86552,"date":"2025-09-01T09:54:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=86552"},"modified":"2025-09-01T09:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:54:22","slug":"phillies-sign-veteran-righty-buehler-to-bolster-pitching-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=86552","title":{"rendered":"Phillies sign veteran righty Buehler to bolster pitching staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-labelledby=\"articleTitle\" data-wcm-id=\"508a3fcb-6206-4c25-9c61-0b76183f1b6f\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Author of the article:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Associated Press<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Bracy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published Aug 31, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=eGJSX4Y4ktGEevXqVHaIQg, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=kjF6AV7Cjc3AAF6RQi130Q 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=c84OHu0aL_fcSLfRtbWYQw, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=mD5E6LIrFtVfRBCfscSdYA 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=EZtcBLaFYJVHdnQbotLj6A, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=G2kYloUEyEcCdXRQp-lTMA 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=2g2PuIoNW14-f8hYf2NxeQ, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=FYxFKv175IFlRCv-T_M6cg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=288&amp;h=216&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=WPwOPKSvYe20JkbUz1N3Hw, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=576&amp;h=432&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=ulSxPCfuAf9QI7BnK-xFtw 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=288&amp;h=216&amp;sig=aS20Mlr1aRL_ZEy-UfEtaQ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=288&amp;h=216&amp;sig=aS20Mlr1aRL_ZEy-UfEtaQ, https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/torontosun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/68a8f0fbf237c1ea490c5f23jpeg-e1756687536519.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=576&amp;h=432&amp;sig=5YPbZYWNPON4PvWl9DNW2Q 2x\" alt=\"Phillies sign veteran righty Buehler to bolster pitching staff\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Boston. Photo by Charles Krupa \/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section>PHILADELPHIA \u2014 The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler on Sunday in a bid to bolster their pitching staff for a long playoff run.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment5273349175294546074129201618747392\">Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ad__inner-2\">\n<div id=\"ad-2\" data-ad=\"[[6,6],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"6x6\" data-ad-loc=\"2\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[6,6],[320,50],[300,50],[300,250],[300,600]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<header>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/19.4.3\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-tsun.svg\" alt=\"Phillies sign veteran righty Buehler to bolster pitching staff\" width=\"280\" height=\"37\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month.<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old Buehler, a two-time NL All-Star who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020 and 2024, was released by Boston Red Sox on Friday after going 7-7 with a 5.45 ERA in 23 games, 22 of which were starts.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The NL East-leading Phillies have an opening in their rotation after ace Zack Wheeler was recently lost for the season \u2014 and possibly longer \u2014 due to thoracic outlet syndrome. Buehler will be eligible to pitch in the postseason and was assigned to triple-A Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have him because we think he makes us better,\u201d Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to do anything we can to qualify for the postseason and then, if we make it, to do anything we can to win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"YourMiddaySun6802457735960945028472662545924096\" data-account-id=\"b9d3df2fccd108b5eff3c44f573b2cd6\" data-aqa=\"widget-newsletter\" data-newsletter=\"single\" data-newsletter-component=\"\" data-target-list=\"TORSUN_YourMiddaySun\" data-widget=\"newsletter\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment6249601691601477134789400932122624\">Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ad__inner-3\">\n<div id=\"ad-3\" data-ad=\"[[7,7],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"7x7\" data-ad-loc=\"3\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[7,7],[300,250],[320,50],[300,50]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Dombrowski said Buehler would make a start for Lehigh Valley on Saturday and then start for the Phillies on Sept. 12 against Kansas City, becoming part of a six-man starting rotation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s happy with the plan; we\u2019re happy with the plan,\u201d Dombrowski said.<\/p>\n<h3>RECOMMENDED VIDEO<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/19.4.3\/websites\/images\/common\/icon-spinner-animated.svg\" alt=\"Phillies sign veteran righty Buehler to bolster pitching staff\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Buehler signed a one-year, $21.05-million deal last offseason with the Red Sox and was expected to be a key member of their rotation. But he went on the injured list early in the season with a shoulder injury and never found his top form.<\/p>\n<p>Boston demoted the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder from its rotation following his start Aug. 19. He made one appearance for the Red Sox out of the bullpen, allowing two runs in 2 1\/3 innings against the Yankees on Aug. 24. He was released to make room for top prospect Payton Tolle.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment7671905082250123287230652463710208\">Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ad__inner-4\">\n<div id=\"ad-4\" data-ad=\"[[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-loc=\"4\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[320,50],[300,50],[300,250]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<p>One of Buehler\u2019s better outings this season came against the Phillies in Philadelphia on July 21 when he allowed one earned run on six hits in seven innings while striking out four and walking one. It left an impression on Dombrowski and Philadelphia\u2019s brass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe still has a good arm,\u201d Dombrowski said while acknowledging some struggles this season. \u201cBut we still like a lot of his stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dombrowski said Phillies officials, including manager Rob Thomson, had a good Zoom conversation with Buehler and his representatives that featured a back-and-forth with pitching coach Caleb Cotham in which the two connected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe think we see some things that can hopefully help him,\u201d Dombrowski said. \u201cHe\u2019s willing to work with us.\u201d<\/p>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"moreTopicLabel119611495993381390161012018118656\" data-aqa=\"embed-more-topic\" data-carousel-component=\"\" data-carousel-icon-button=\"\" data-carousel-type=\"list\">Read More<\/p>\n<ol tabindex=\"0\" data-carousel-slide-list=\"\">\n<li data-carousel-item=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" data-evt-val=\"{&quot;control_fields&quot;: {&quot;mparticle&quot;: {&quot;keys&quot;: {&quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;click_source_type&quot;, &quot;data_source&quot;: &quot;data_source&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;anchor_text&quot;, &quot;widget_title&quot;: &quot;widget_title&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;target_url&quot;, &quot;target_article_title&quot;: &quot;target_article_title&quot;, &quot;target_article_id&quot;: &quot;target_article_id&quot;, &quot;target_article_position&quot;: &quot;target_article_position&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;layout_section&quot;}, &quot;mp_event_type&quot;: &quot;Navigation&quot;, &quot;extra_keys&quot;: [&quot;click_vertical_position_percentage&quot;, &quot;click_vertical_position_pixels&quot;]}}, &quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;widget-list&quot;, &quot;data_source&quot;: &quot;editorial&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;As September looms Blue Jays need to be better even after avoiding sweep to Brewers&quot;, &quot;widget_title&quot;: &quot;read-more&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/baseball\/toronto-blue-jays\/as-september-looms-blue-jays-need-to-be-better-even-after-avoiding-sweep-to-brewers?itm_source=mlb&quot;, &quot;target_article_title&quot;: &quot;As September looms Blue Jays need to be better even after avoiding sweep to Brewers&quot;, &quot;target_article_id&quot;: &quot;72aaaed5-1daa-40f2-b60e-3b55b11a278d&quot;, &quot;target_article_position&quot;: &quot;0&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;read-more&quot;}\">As September looms Blue Jays need to be better even after avoiding sweep to Brewers<\/li>\n<li data-carousel-item=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" data-evt-val=\"{&quot;control_fields&quot;: {&quot;mparticle&quot;: {&quot;keys&quot;: {&quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;click_source_type&quot;, &quot;data_source&quot;: &quot;data_source&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;anchor_text&quot;, &quot;widget_title&quot;: &quot;widget_title&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;target_url&quot;, &quot;target_article_title&quot;: &quot;target_article_title&quot;, &quot;target_article_id&quot;: &quot;target_article_id&quot;, &quot;target_article_position&quot;: &quot;target_article_position&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;layout_section&quot;}, &quot;mp_event_type&quot;: &quot;Navigation&quot;, &quot;extra_keys&quot;: [&quot;click_vertical_position_percentage&quot;, &quot;click_vertical_position_pixels&quot;]}}, &quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;widget-list&quot;, &quot;data_source&quot;: &quot;editorial&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;Blue Jays bring back familiar face claiming Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers&quot;, &quot;widget_title&quot;: &quot;read-more&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/baseball\/toronto-blue-jays\/blue-jays-bring-back-familiar-face-claiming-isiah-kiner-falefa-off-waivers?itm_source=mlb&quot;, &quot;target_article_title&quot;: &quot;Blue Jays bring back familiar face claiming Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers&quot;, &quot;target_article_id&quot;: &quot;ee07e89c-cfb2-40be-9146-3af5436f7dee&quot;, &quot;target_article_position&quot;: &quot;1&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;read-more&quot;}\">Blue Jays bring back familiar face claiming Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler Sunday in a bid to bolster their pitching staff for a long playoff run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":86553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - 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