The Philadelphia Phillies, currently leading ​the NL ⁤East, are making a​ bold move to bolster ‌their pitching staff as they‍ navigate the final ‍stretch ‍of the season. ⁣ They’ve signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, 31, ‍to a minor league deal, with a clear path to the‍ major league rotation. The move comes after losing ace Zack Wheeler ‍to thoracic outlet⁤ syndrome,an injury that could sideline him for an extended⁣ period,possibly impacting Philadelphia’s playoff hopes.

Buehler, a two-time All-Star who was instrumental in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series ⁤victories ⁢in 2020 and 2024, was⁢ recently released ‍by the ⁣Boston Red Sox. His