Red Sox Walker Buehler Faces Former Dodgers First Time

Walker Buehler, who spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped them win the 2024 World Series, is set to pitch against his former team for the first time as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Despite a challenging 2025 season with a 5.72 ERA, Buehler has shown improvement in July and is optimistic about facing the Dodgers in the series finale. He expressed strong ties and gratitude toward the Dodgers organization for his development and success but chose to sign with the Red Sox after discussions with Los Angeles did not lead to a return. The Dodgers and Red Sox series has been emotionally charged, highlighted by Buehler receiving his World Series ring from former teammates and receiving cheers from Dodgers fans during the Fenway Park series. Buehler’s transition to Boston has been positive off the field, with his family enjoying the city, though injuries have limited his starts in recent years. Both Buehler and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledge the emotions involved in this reunion, but Buehler plans to keep his preparation normal and focus on competing against his former team.