Report: Recently released Red Sox pitcher signs with Phillies

Walker Buehler has reportedly landed on his feet The former Red Sox starting pitcher who was disclosed by the club earlier this week has reportedly signed a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies The new deal which was disclosed by Matt Gelb of The Athletic and others comes just in time for Buehler to be eligible to pitch in the postseason The Phillies have agreed to terms on a deal with veteran righty Walker Buehler pending a physical sources revealed They ll see what he has in September News https t co hFiIYL Matt Gelb MattGelb August Buehler originally signed with the Red Sox this past offseason on a one-year million deal but was never able to find his rhythm in Boston The two-time All-Star struggled with his consistency and posted a ERA in outings with the club Buehler was moved to the bullpen after his final start on Aug during which he allowed two runs over four-plus innings while walking four in the club s eventual - loss to the Orioles and he made one subsequent relief appearance afterwards during Boston s latest series in New York Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow noted the club had hoped to build Buehler up into a high-leverage reliever but things changed after Richard Fitts went down with an injury and the club needed another starting pitcher At that point the decision was made to part strategies with Buehler and the club opted to release him in hopes of giving him enough time to latch on with a new group Related Articles Former Central Catholic star from N H makes MLB debut at Fenway Park Jarren Duran s inside-the-park homer powers Red Sox past Pirates in finale Red Sox manager says Aroldis Chapman has quietly made mark on franchise Red Sox lineup Lucas Giolito looking to help Sox avoid sweep Red Sox manager says injured outfielder progressing slower than expected Despite his struggles Buehler has a strong track record in the postseason and could still fortify a Phillies rotation that not long ago lost ace Zack Wheeler for the season due to thoracic outlet syndrome The Phillies are presently first in the NL East and entered Sunday with a six encounter lead over the New York Mets