Buchholz had surgery April 18 to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm. He needs an estimated four to six months to recover, meaning his Phillies career likely is finished following just 144 pitches and two starts. Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said last weekend that the team is "planning as though we won't see" Buchholz again this season, although Buchholz said he hopes to pitch in September.
"My goal now is to let this heal, get it well and if this team keeps playing the way it is right now, we'll be playing in September and October," Buchholz said.