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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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RHP Walker Buehler signs with Padres after a long career with the NL West rival Dodgers
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
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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.
·Georgia, United States
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