The Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of veteran starting pitcher Walker Buehler and placed left-handed reliever José Alvarado on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left forearm strain.

Pitcher Matt Manning was designated for assignment to make room for Buehler on the 40-man roster.

Buehler will wear No. 31 and make his Phillies debut tonight against the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park. The Royals are starting former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, famous for a 124-pitch no-hitter in 2023 .

Buehler signed with the Phillies on Aug. 31 before the deadline to be postseason eligible passed. The 31-year-old was released by the Red Sox last month after posting a 5.45 ERA in 23 games for Boston.

The Phils faced Buehler earlie

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