The Boston Red Sox announced several roster moves on Friday, one of which was the release of right handed pitcher Walker Buehler.

Buehler, 31, has posted a 5.45 earned run average (ERA) in 23 games this season, striking out 84 batters in 112.1 innings pitched.

Before his release, the Red Sox moved Buehler from the starting rotation to the bullpen. He most recently appeared against the New York Yankees on Sunday, in which he struck out two batters, allowed two runs and one walk in 2.1 innings pitched.

Buehler signed a one-year, $21M contract in the offseason with Boston. The contract included a mutual option for the 2026 season.

The Red Sox also announced they selected left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle, their top prospect. He will make his major league debut on Friday against the Pittsbu

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