MLB: Red Sox Manager Expresses Doubt on When Walker Buehler Will Pitch Again

It appeared too amazing to be real, yet Walker Buehler was said to have started the MLB season with no known health problems, which was uncommon for him in recent years. Nonetheless, on Thursday, May 1st, he underwent an issue. Red Sox Manager Alex Cora stated that it remains uncertain when Buehler will have his following start because of an issue with his right shoulder.

As the Red Sox concluded their three-game set in Toronto, Buehler remained in Boston getting checked out. We're addressing certain points with Walker. Let's see where we stand by the end of the weekend. said Cora . We haven't seen the recovery we were hoping for, so we must be patient.

Besides the doubts about Buehler, Boston also recalled American League Rookie of the Year contender. Kristian Campbell Due to discomfort in his right rib, he was removed from Thursday's lineup. He was slated to play center field as the team’s second-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline.

Buehler In his initial six outings for the Red Sox, he posted a 4-1 win-loss ratio along with a 4.28 earned run average. During his most recent appearance on April 26th against Cleveland, Buehler conceded three runs across six innings but still managed to guide his squad to a 7-3 triumph. This marked his third quality start within his past four games.

Buehler's shoulder problem arises as Boston's starting rotation had just returned to full strength. Lucas Giolito making an impressive comeback when he returned to the game on Wednesday evening.

Although the Red Sox now boast significantly deeper starting pitching compared to recent years, Buehler remains a cornerstone of the rotation. He has spent seven seasons with them so far. Dodgers In December, the two-time World Series winner inked a one-year, $21.05 million deal.