According to Insider, the $8 million Dodgers World Series hero is being eyed by the Red Sox

It’s not really a question of whether the Boston Red Sox will be added to the starting lineup this offseason, but rather a question of who?

Boston has been linked to the top remaining starters in free agency with Corbin Burnes and Max Fried. The Red Sox have been linked to the top trade candidate in Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. However, these three are not the only players the club has shown interest in.

Another hurling Boston has reportedly shown interest in is former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Walker Buehler, according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.

“The Sox have met with right-hander Corbin Burnes and left-hander Max Fried,” Abraham said. “Sources have said they also have interest in Walker Buehler, who may no longer have a spot with the Dodgers after nine seasons in the organization.”

Buehler is a two-time All-Star who made just over $8 million last year and is just 30 years old. Injuries plagued him and he was forced to miss the entire 2023 season. But he returned in 2024 even though his regular season numbers weren’t great.

He had a 5.38 ERA in 16 starts during the regular season, but looked more like himself in the playoffs. Buehler struggled in his first postseason appearance, but went scoreless in three straight games and ended the World Series with a short break.

Given the tough performance in the regular season, Buehler could likely be had at a discount. It would be nice to include him along with Burnes or Fried.

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