Walker Buehler Throws First Bullpen
3 days agoAccording 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.
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Source: Jen McCaffrey