The Red Sox handed Walker Buehler more than $21 million in guaranteed money this winter in hopes he’d regain his form as a proven, top-of-the-rotation arm.
Sunday was an encouraging first step for Buehler, as the 30-year-old righty impressed in his first spring-training appearance with Boston. The two-time World Series champion was sharp in Boston’s 6-4 win over the Mets in Grapefruit League action, striking out four and allowing one hit and zero runs over two innings of work.
Buehler is looking for a fresh start and an opportunity to reestablish himself as a top starter with the Red Sox, who only have him under contract for the 2025 season.