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Phillies Revamp Roster: Buehler Joins Postseason Strategy

9/19/2025

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The Philadelphia Phillies made roster changes this season, acquiring Walker Buehler, who previously struggled with the Red Sox.
Buehler will serve as a reliever in the postseason, not as a starter.
The Phillies will use a "piggyback" strategy, with Taijuan Walker starting and Buehler entering later against the Diamondbacks.
Cristopher Sanchez will start the first postseason game, followed by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez.
The team has nine regular-season games left and a magic number of four for a first-round bye.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Phillies made roster changes this season, acquiring Walker Buehler, who previously struggled with the Red Sox.
Buehler will serve as a reliever in the postseason, not as a starter.
The Phillies will use a "piggyback" strategy, with Taijuan Walker starting and Buehler entering later against the Diamondbacks.
Cristopher Sanchez will start the first postseason game, followed by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez.
The team has nine regular-season games left and a magic number of four for a first-round bye.