Red Sox to place two-time All-Star on IL

The Red Sox have placed right-hander Walker Buehler on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, with hopes for a quick return, while Hunter Dobbins is set to make his start on Saturday. Buehler, who signed a one-year, $21.05M contract, has had a lackluster performance with a 4.28 ERA and a career-low fastball velocity, despite improved strikeout and walk rates. With multiple injuries affecting their rotation, the Red Sox starters still rank 14th in the majors with a 3.91 ERA, and Dobbins has shown promise in his limited appearances.

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