Walker Buehler joined Philadelphia on a one-year deal, was assigned to Lehigh Valley, and could join the Phillies’ postseason rotation after Wheeler’s surgery. Boston cut him days earlier, leaving Philly to chase depth for October.

His playoff pedigree is elite (3.04 ERA in the postseason) while his 2024 Boston line (7-7, 5.45 ERA in 22 starts) hints at rust. The contract pays a month at the league minimum ($760k), a small risk for big upside if he recaptures form late in the season.