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RHP Walker Buehler Signs with Padres After a Long Career with the NL West Rival Dodgers
Walker Buehler, recovering from two Tommy John surgeries, joins Padres' competitive rotation battle with a minor-league contract and spring invite, aiming to revive his major league career.
- On Monday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the San Diego Padres signed Walker Buehler to a minor-league contract with a major-league spring-training invite.
- After a second Tommy John surgery and missing the 2023 season, Buehler posted a 5.38 ERA over 16 starts in 2024, prompting a reset.
- Performance metrics show his strikeout rate fell from 27% to 17.2%, and his walk rate rose from 6.3% to 9.8%, indicating decline after his injury recovery.
- Adding Buehler gives the Padres additional depth as he joins Waldron, McKenzie, Márquez, Sears, and Gonzales in spring training competition for likely one rotation spot.
- Now, with something to prove, Walker Buehler, a two-time All-Star, must restart after release, using a Phillies stretch and perceived slight as motivation.
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Chicago Tribune
Associated Press PEORIA, Arizona (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler has signed with the San Diego Padres after spending the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Buehler was in the Padres' clubhouse Tuesday morning after signing a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp. “Yeah, it feels a little weird,” Buehler acknowledged to reporters in Arizona, after donni…
Winnipeg Free Press
RHP Walker Buehler signs with Padres after a long career with the NL West rival Dodgers
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Padres Add Walker Buehler to Wave of Low-Risk Signings
The San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league deal with Walker Buehler, adding him to a group of former All-Stars who have signed low-cost deals. Nick Castellanos, Ty France, and Germán Márquez have been added as well.
Reports: Padres give Ty France, Walker Buehler minor league deals
The San Diego Padres added to their depth in the infield and the rotation on Monday, agreeing to minor league deals with first baseman Ty France and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to multiple media reports.
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