Red Sox Walker Buehler Expected to Return May 19-21 vs Mets

The Boston Red Sox are anticipating the return of ace pitcher Walker Buehler to their starting rotation during the series against the New York Mets from May 19 to 21, after a shoulder injury sidelined him. Manager Alex Cora confirmed that Buehler, who has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation and bursitis, will not be back for the current road trip but is progressing well in his throwing rehabilitation. Buehler had a challenging start to the season but showed strong performance in subsequent outings before the injury, making his return highly anticipated to bolster the team’s pitching staff. Meanwhile, other injured pitchers like Kutter Crawford and Richard Fitts are also progressing in their recovery, though not yet ready to return. The Red Sox have relied on depth players such as Sean Newcomb and Hunter Dobbins to fill in during Buehler’s absence, but none match his caliber. Overall, the team looks to stabilize its pitching rotation with Buehler's comeback amid a mixed season performance.