New Red Sox starter explains interesting jersey number choice | Sporting News

Roughly two weeks ago the Boston Red Sox signed two-time World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year deal worth $21.05 million with a mutual option for the 2026 season.

On Friday, Buehler finally spoke to the Boston media, and he was asked why he's chosen to wear No.

0 with the Red Sox.

"No.

21 was taken, or somewhat taken, or however you guys classify it," Buehler said (via.

Chris Cotillo ).

But no, I had few options there at the end.

And I don't know, it felt fitting.

We battled a lot on double zero or single zero, but I think the smaller number makes me look a little skinnier out there.

So I went with a single zero." Buehler's No.

21, which he wore with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was last worn in Boston in 1986 by Roger Clemens.

The team has yet to retire the number, but they've also refused to give it out.

The 30-year-old will become the third player in Red Sox history to wear No.

0, joining Brandon Phillips (2018) and Adam Ottavino (2021).

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