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The New York Yankees know that September is all about survival, and pitching depth often separates contenders from pretenders.<\/p>\n
With rosters expanding and injuries always a lingering threat, adding one more arm can make all the difference late.<\/p>\n
The Yankees are already set to welcome back Ryan Yarbrough and Austin Slater, but another opportunity has suddenly emerged.<\/p>\n
Veteran starter Walker Buehler was released by the Boston Red Sox, and his availability could tempt a team desperate for depth.<\/p>\nCredit: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Buehler\u2019s recent decline<\/h2>\n
At 31 years old, Buehler is no longer a top-level arm that helped contribute for the Dodgers in the World Series.<\/p>\n
Last season, he managed only 75.1 innings, and this year with Boston, his struggles have been impossible to ignore consistently.<\/p>\n
Across 112.1 innings, he\u2019s carrying a 5.45 ERA, the highest of his career, with a steep drop in strikeout production.<\/p>\n
His 6.73 strikeouts per nine mark a career low, coupled with a 73.1% left-on-base rate and 44.8% ground ball rate.<\/p>\n
Where he still offers value<\/h2>\n
While the numbers paint a bleak picture, Buehler still has some qualities that could make him useful situationally.<\/p>\n
He remains slightly above average in limiting hard contact and ranks in the 64th percentile in ground ball percentage.<\/p>\n
His sinker continues to generate decent results, even as his four-seam fastball and cutter are getting hit consistently hard.<\/p>\n
That limited effectiveness makes him difficult to trust in big spots but viable for low-leverage innings when needed.<\/p>\n
Velocity and stuff trending downward<\/h2>\n
The biggest red flag with Buehler has been his declining velocity, which has stripped him of much-needed movement and deception.<\/p>\n
Hitters are picking up his fastball far more easily, and his once-devastating cutter now looks flat and hittable.<\/p>\n
The diminished spin rates add to the challenge, making it clear he isn\u2019t the pitcher he was during his prime.<\/p>\n
Still, arms that can absorb innings without imploding are valuable commodities for teams gearing up for playoff pushes.<\/p>\nCredit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
How the Yankees could use him<\/h2>\n
If the Yankees did decide to take a flyer on Buehler, his role would be clearly defined from the start.<\/p>\n
He wouldn\u2019t be asked to pitch high-leverage innings or protect narrow leads, but instead to provide middle-inning coverage.<\/p>\n
That could mean entering games where New York holds a comfortable advantage or, conversely, when they\u2019re trailing by several runs.<\/p>\n
Essentially, he\u2019d serve as a safety net, keeping bullpen arms fresh while offering a chance to rebuild his value.<\/p>\n
Extra depth never hurts<\/h2>\n
Baseball\u2019s stretch run is often unpredictable, and the Yankees know they can\u2019t assume full health down the stretch.<\/p>\n
Adding Buehler wouldn\u2019t cost much and could give them one more option should injuries pile up at the wrong time.<\/p>\n
Even if he\u2019s not the dominant pitcher he once was, he still represents another layer of security heading into October.<\/p>\n
For a Yankees team built on pitching depth, having one more arm in reserve could prove quietly valuable in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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