The Boston Red Sox are currently thriving, entering the All-Star Break with a 10-game win streak. However, pitcher Walker Buehler is having a difficult season after signing a one-year contract worth $21 million. He has a 6-6 record with a 6.12 ERA in 16 starts and received the dubious "Cy Yuk" Award for the worst starting pitcher in the American League for the first half of the season. After a particularly poor June, Buehler finally improved with a solid performance against Tampa, signaling a potential turn in his struggles.
It was only nine months ago that Walker Buehler was an official World Series hero, which was a cool way to say farewell to the only team he'd ever pitched for, the Dodgers. But life on the other side of World Series parties comes with no guarantees of future performance. And Boston could tell you all about that.
Given his struggles - especially when contrasted with his high price tag this season - Buehler was given the American League "Cy Yuk" Award for the first half of the 2025 season by The Athletic's Jayson Stark.
After sporting an 11.07 ERA across five outings in June, Buehler did rebound by giving up three runs over six innings in a win over Tampa on Thursday night. It marked the first time Buehler recorded at least six innings of work since June 11.
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