What Walker Buehler did to fantasy's team in 2024 was an outright crime. He teased in the postseason, and Boston rewarded him with a one-year deal for $21 million to prove his worth in 2025.

Now he's fully healthy and looking like the dominant force he once was for the Dodgers. There's reason to be concerned due to his injury history, but as long as he's able to take the mound, the Red Sox should believe Buehler is in for a massive 2025 season. If they aren't sold quite yet, they should just talk to Dodgers fans.

BREAKDOWN: Walker Buehler proved tremendously sharp in his first official outing in a Red Sox uniform. In two scoreless innings, he struck out four, allowed one hit, and hit a batter.

Buehler threw the first two innings against the New York Mets and looked dominant. In the first inning, he allowed a double to Jeff McNeil to open things up, then got a groundout from Francisco Alvarez before striking out Jesse Winker on three pitches. Buehler hit Jose Siri on his first offering, then struck Alexander Canario out on three pitches.

Walker Buehler impressed with four strikeouts in his Spring Training debut for the Red Sox after a sabbatical due to injury, eliciting mixed reactions

Sunday marked the first Grapefruit League appearances for both Walker Buehler and Masataka Yoshida as the Red Sox hosted the New York Mets at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers. Buehler, who started for the Red Sox, went two innings and recorded four strikeouts while allowing just one hit.

The Boston Red Sox must be tired of missing the postseason. Last season was the third straight year the Red Sox failed to make the playoffs and the third consecutive year with 81 or fewer wins. The team’s front office needed to improve their roster to compete in the American League this year.