Walker Buehler, who won a World Series with the Dodgers in 2020, turned down a $20 million offer from Los Angeles before joining Boston in free agency. The Red Sox released him in August, and he finished the year with Philadelphia, where he posted a 0.66 ERA in three appearances.
The Padres, dealing with pitching losses this offseason, have an opening in their rotation that Buehler could potentially fill if he makes the 2026 Opening Day roster.