Padres’ Potential Game 4 Starter Comes Back from Paternity List
Walker Buehler has spent the season being one of the San Diego Padres' most valuable starting pitchers. That might not be immediately apparent from the overlying statistics, but the metrics under the surface show a different picture. San Diego will be all hands on deck after dropping both games to the Milwaukee Brewers at American …
San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler has returned from the paternity list, replacing Randy Vásquez on the active NLDS roster. Buehler, who has been a valuable starting pitcher throughout the season, has shown significant improvement in his recent performances. Prior to the All-Star break, Buehler had a 5.36 ERA and 1.347 WHIP, but his numbers improved dramatically to a 3.62 ERA and 1.222 WHIP after the break.
Despite some bad luck, Buehler's pitch mix and command have been exceptional, as evidenced by his performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he allowed only three hits and two walks over six innings. If San Diego can secure Game 4, Buehler's presence could greatly increase their chances of advancing to the NLCS.
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