"Buehler locks in a $1.5MM base salary by breaking camp. His deal also includes up to $2.5MM in active roster bonuses."
"Buehler is coming off a second straight rough season. He was tagged for a 4.93 ERA with a career-worst 16.3% strikeout rate across 126 innings."
"He has pitched in three Cactus League games, allowing four runs with 13 strikeouts and four walks over 11 2/3 innings."
"Buehler has mixed six pitches but is only averaging 92-93 mph on his fastballs. He'll probably pick up some velocity as he gets into the season."
Walker Buehler will be included in the Padres' Opening Day roster, ensuring a $1.5MM base salary and up to $2.5MM in bonuses. He joins a starting rotation that includes Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Randy Vázquez, as the team faces injuries to Joe Musgrove and Griffin Canning. Buehler had a challenging previous season with a 4.93 ERA and a low strikeout rate. He has shown improvement in spring training, striking out 13 in 11 2/3 innings, although his fastball velocity remains below previous levels.
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