Nine months after helping his former team win the World Series, Walker Buehler will lead the host Boston Red Sox into the finale of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Buehler came out of the bullpen to get the final three outs of the World Series against the Yankees on Oct. 30, then agreed to a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Dec. 28. He received his World Series ring and some other mementos from the Dodgers before the game on Friday, then posed for a photo with a number of former teammates.

Walker Buehler doesn't regret signing with the Boston Red Sox in the offseason despite becoming an instant World Series hero for the Dodgers last October.

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Buehler's next start is Sunday against the Dodgers. That will stir different emotions than Friday, when he received his championship ring.

Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler has not had a stellar season, but he has improved lately and made a case to stay in the rotation.

Walker Buehler on receiving his 2024 World Series ring and coming face to face with the Dodgers for the first time: “I think playing against your old team is one thing, but playing against them

PHILADELPHIA — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (54-48) put up a fight against the Phillies (and ace Zack Wheeler) but ultimately lose in bizarre fashion in extras, 3-2, to open a big series at Citizens Bank Park: