The Red Sox were keeping their options open for ways Buchholz could help during the postseason, be it as a starter or a reliever. But it became more apparent with each passing week that it would not be a wise move with respect to Buchholz's future.
"Obviously this was not our first choice or even our second choice," said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. "This was pretty much our last choice, our last option. Unfortunately this was something, that after discussions with the medical staff, it's something that we have to do."
If the Rockies make the playoffs, it's possible another Buchholz, Taylor, will get to pitch. The two pitchers are not related as far as I can tell.
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