The Boston Red Sox have won nine World Series titles, including four since 2004.
Despite being a historic organization used to playing winning baseball, the Red Sox have struggled recently, missing the postseason the past three seasons.
Last season, they finished third in the American League East at 81-81.
The Red Sox will need to make some moves this offseason if they want to keep up with the New York Yankees, who just made a trip to the World Series in 2024.
After signing reliever Aroldis Chapman, MLB analyst Ryan Spielbergs has reportedly identified another free agent pitcher that should interest Boston.
“Walker Buehler, to me, is the obvious answer for the Red Sox,” Spilborghs said via SiriusXM’s MLB Network.
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Buehler was a highly regarded prospect when he debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017 and played for them for seven seasons.
A few years into his career, Buehler struggled in 2024. In 16 starts, he posted a 1-6 record with a 5.38 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 75.1 innings.
Buehler fared better in the Dodgers’ postseason run to their World Series series, appearing in four games and posting a 1-1 record with a 3.60 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 15.0 innings.
Spielbergs said he believes Buehler still has the stuff to be successful and that the Red Sox should sign him to a one-year deal.
The Red Sox have plenty of free agents to sort through, but Buehler might make the most sense in 2025.
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