Walker Buehler was sharp in his first start of spring training with the Red Sox, pitching two scoreless innings in Fort Myers.

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.

After two scoreless early spring outings from Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox fans finally got their first look at the other newcomer to the rotation on Sunday. Walker Buehler, the former two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers,

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.

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.

Pitchers typically take two years to return to form after Tommy John surgery. While the 30-year-old Buehler may not be the pitcher he was during his heyday, he can be a solid option in the Red Sox rotation. If he proves to be healthy, Buehler may get that long-term deal he is hoping for.

Walker Buehler had to change jersey numbers when he signed with the Red Sox. They haven’t allowed any player to wear No. 21 since Roger Clemens, but they haven’t officially retired his

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