The Boston Red Sox are moving right-hander Walker Buehler to the bullpen, manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday , hours before first pitch against the New York Yankees ( GameTracker ).
The Red Sox elected not to announce who will take Buehler's spot in their starting rotation. His turn to start is due up next on Monday, meaning they'll have a few days to decide for certain. Left-hander Kyle Harrison , obtained in the Rafael Devers trade, would be available on five days' rest and would be making his Boston debut if he is indeed the choice.
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Buehler, 31, joined Boston on a one-year pact worth $21 million with a mutual option for the 2026 campaign. In 22 starts to date, he amassed a 5.40 ERA (76 ERA+) and a 1.52 strikeout-to-walk ra