Red Sox release Walker Buehler

The Boston Red Sox reported several roster moves on Friday one of which was the release of right handed pitcher Walker Buehler Buehler has posted a earned run average ERA in games this season striking out batters in innings pitched Before his release the Red Sox moved Buehler from the starting rotation to the bullpen He preponderance in recent weeks appeared against the New York Yankees on Sunday in which he struck out two batters allowed two runs and one walk in innings pitched Buehler signed a one-year M contract in the offseason with Boston The contract included a mutual option for the season The Red Sox also publicized they selected left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle their top prospect He will make his major league debut on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates facing off against National League Cy Young candidate Paul Skenes Tolle this season has posted a ERA in games with strikeouts in the minors Additionally the organization recalled utility man Eric Sogard and optioned Jhostynxon Garcia to triple A Worcester The Red Sox are - this season They re now second in the American League East games behind the Toronto Blue Jays and half a meeting ahead of the Yankees