Walker Buehler’s Family Situation Simplified Padres’ Decision to Start Robbie Ray in Game 1 of NLDS
Randy Vasquez replaces Buehler on the NLDS roster, and the right-hander can return for Game 3 after the expected birth of his second child.
- On Saturday, the San Diego Padres placed right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler on the Paternity List hours before the National League Division Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Buehler's wife, McKenzie, is expected to give birth to their second child Saturday, prompting his temporary absence from the active roster.
- Right-Hander Randy Vasquez will take Buehler's roster spot during his absence, while left-hander Robbie Ray gets the Game 1 start at American Family Field.
- Under MLB rules, Buehler is permitted to be away for a maximum of three days, making him eligible to rejoin the team before Tuesday's Game 3 at Petco Park.
- Manager Craig Stammen noted Buehler has strong "playoff pedigree" and will play "a big role in this series at some point," despite the immediate absence.
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Walker Buehler’s family situation simplified Padres’ decision to start Robbie Ray in Game 1 of NLDS
Walker Buehler’s growing family made it an easier decision for San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen to hand the NL Division Series Game 1 starting pitching assignment to Robbie Ray. Buehler went on the paternity list Saturday before the Padres opened the best-of-five series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Buehler otherwise might have been a candidate to start Game 1. The paternity list assignment allows Buehler to be away from the team for a minim…
Santa Maria Times
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The growth of Walker Buehler's family facilitated the decision of the San Diego Fathers' manager Craig Stammen to assign Robbie Ray as the opener of the first game of the San Diego Divisional Series...
Idaho Press
Walker Buehler's family situation simplified Padres' decision to start Robbie Ray in Game 1 of NLDS
Walker Buehler’s growing family made it an easier decision for San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen to hand the NL Division Series Game 1 starting pitching assignment to Robbie Ray. Buehler went on the paternity list Saturday before the Padres…
Padres’ Walker Buehler begins NLDS on paternity leave - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 03 (Field Level Media) - Major League Baseball announced Saturday that San Diego Padres right-hander Walker Buehler has been placed on the postseason paternity list. During the two-time All-Star's absence, right-hander Randy Vasquez will be on the active roster for [...]
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