Walker Buehler, hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of January 2025. Nicknamed "Buetane", he was a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers for seven years from 2017 to 2024. The Dodgers drafted Buehler in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and he eventually started his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 7, 2017.
Buehler has won two MLB World Series with his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in 2020 and 2024. Additionally, as of January 2025, he has been a two-time MLB All-Star player (2019 and 2021) and an All-MLB First Team player (2021). Buehler has also secured the NL Pitcher of the Month Award in July 2021.
Walker Buehler contract breakdown 2025
Walker Buehler signed a one-year $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on December 23, 2024, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $15,000,000 | $3,050,000 | $18,050,000 | - | $18,050,000 |
| 2026 (Mutual) | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
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How much is Walker Buehler getting paid in 2025?
Walker Buehler will be getting a base salary of $15,000,000 along with a signing bonus of $3,050,000, which makes his total salary $18,050,000 for the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac.
How much does Walker Buehler make in a minute?
Walker Buehler's salary from the 2025 MLB season is $18,050,000. He will be making $34.34 per minute in 2025.
Walker Buehler's career earnings
Walker Buehler has earned $30,212,267 throughout his MLB career as of January 2025, according to Spotrac. This includes a total base salary of $26,432,267 along with a signing bonus of $3,780,000.
What are the terms of Walker Buehler's contract?
According to Walker Buehler's one-year $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, he received a signing bonus of $3,050,000 and will earn the full amount as his average annual salary from the season. The contract has a Mutual option in 2026 and his Unrestricted Free Agency will start in 2027. The following are some of the other terms of his most recent contract:
- The 2026 Mutual option includes a $3M buyout
- Games Started: $500,000 each for 20, 22, 24, 26, 28
How much of Walker Buehler's contract is guaranteed?
Walker Buehler’s one-year $21,050,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox signed on December 23, 2024, guarantees the full amount as his average annual salary as per Spotrac. Besides, he received a signing bonus of $3,050,000 for the season.
Walker Buehler's contract history
2015: Walker Buehler signed his first contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16 and received $1,780,000 as his signing bonus.
2017: Walker Buehler signed a one-year $535,000 deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2018: Walker Buehler signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers worth $545,000.
2019: Walker Buehler signed a $570,000 deal for one year with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 5.
2020: Walker Buehler signed a one-year $603,500 deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 5.
2021: Walker Buehler signed a contract worth $8 million for two years, avoiding arbitration with the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 11.
2023: Walker Buehler avoided arbitration and signed a one-year contract worth $8.025 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 13.
2024: The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Walker Buehler to a one-year contract worth $8.025 million while avoiding arbitration on January 11. He later signed a one-year $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on December 23.
FAQ's On Walker Buehler Contract
A. Walker Buehler's nickname is "Buetane".
A. Walker Buehler's salary in the 2025 season is $18,050,000.
A. Yes, Walker Buehler will be pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2025.
A. Walker Buehler has been on the All-Star team two times. He was an All-Star in 2019 and 2021.
