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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Walker Buehler, signed by the San Diego Padres on a minor league deal in February 2026, is in his first season with the team after stints with the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. Through early May, Buehler has posted a 5.20-5.64 ERA over eight starts. Despite recent struggles with consecutive 8-3 losses to Colorado and Chicago, he has shown improvement in his last few outings, including quality starts against St. Louis (6 IP, 2 R, 3 H) and another quality start on Sunday. Buehler acknowledged execution issues but noted his stuff has improved. He carries a strong career record against the Giants (7-3, 3.00 ERA overall; 6-2, 3.65 ERA at Oracle Park). The Padres organization has expressed confidence in his trajectory, with manager Craig Stammen praising his recent performances.
Strengths
- + Strong career performance vs. Giants (7-3, 3.00 ERA overall)
- + Improved stuff and mechanics acknowledged
- + Recent quality starts showing positive trend
- + Manager expressing confidence in direction
- + Earned longer leash from organization
- + Successful postseason performer in past
- + Two-time All-Star pedigree
Weaknesses
- - High ERA on season (5.20-5.64)
- - Consecutive 8-3 losses to Rockies and Cubs
- - Execution issues despite improved stuff
- - Struggled in first season with Padres
- - Inconsistent performance early in season
- - Recent poor outings lasting only 7 1/3 innings combined
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Walker Buehler is a sp for the San Diego Padres.
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