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San Diego Padres · SP
At 31 years old, Buehler enters the 2026 season as a mid-rotation starter for the Padres coming off a rocky 2025 campaign marked by elevated ERA and WHIP numbers. His 2026 performance shows modest improvement with a 3.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through early action, though the strikeout rate (70 K in 78 IP) appears to be trending downward compared to his peak All-MLB form from 2021. Fantasy managers should view him as a streaming option or back-end starter pick rather than a cornerstone arm, banking on continued ERA stabilization and hoping for more consistent opportunities in the San Diego rotation. The upside lies in a rebound toward his mid-career excellence, but durability and workload concerns make him a moderate risk in deeper leagues.
Walker Buehler limited to three innings in Game 4 NLDS
San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler had a short outing in Game 4 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Wednesday, lasting only three innings while allowing one run on three hits with two walks and no strikeouts. The abbreviated start raises questions about his health or the team's bullpen management strategy for the postseason. This limits his fantasy impact in that particular game.
Oct 9, 2026
Walker Buehler activated from paternity list for NLDS
San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler has been activated from the paternity list on Monday and is available for the NLDS. His return adds depth to the Padres' pitching rotation during the playoffs. Buehler can now be used in any game situation as needed by the team.
Oct 6, 2026
Walker Buehler placed on postseason paternity list
San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler was placed on the postseason paternity list ahead of Game 1 of the NLDS. This was a planned absence for a personal matter, and Buehler was expected to rejoin the team during the series.
Oct 4, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 2.04 | 12 | 9.1 | 8 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 24 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2.62 | 0.96 | 151 | 137.1 | 37 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 30 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 3.26 | 1.04 | 215 | 182.1 | 37 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.44 | 0.95 | 42 | 36.2 | 11 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 33 | 33 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2.47 | 0.97 | 212 | 207.2 | 52 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4.02 | 1.29 | 58 | 65.0 | 17 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 16 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5.38 | 1.55 | 64 | 75.1 | 28 |
| 2025 | 2 teams▼ | 26 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 4.93 | 1.52 | 92 | 126.0 | 61 |
| 2026 | San Diego Padres | 32 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 4.63 | 1.35 | 131 | 153.2 | 57 |
| Career | Totals | 189 | 178 | 66 | 35 | 0 | 3.69 | 1.18 | 977 | 993.1 | 308 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 teams▼ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 teams▼ | 28 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3.35 | 1.11 | 125 | 88.2 | 31 |
| 2018 | 2 teams▼ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | 1.06 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 2023 | Oklahoma City Dodgers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 teams▼ | 9 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.98 | 1.72 | 35 | 34.1 | 17 |
| 2025 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 5 | 3.0 | 3 |
| Career | Totals | 46 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3.44 | 1.24 | 194 | 149 | 59 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
Current season · MLB only
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 33.1 | 2-0 | 0 | 4.05 | 1.20 | 27 | 8 |
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 146.3 | 9-5 | 0 | 4.41 | 1.32 | 124 | 52 |