Will Smith, Chris Taylor, Alex Vesia and Joe Kelly's wives make feelings known after Walker Buehler signs $21,000,000 Red Sox deal
After seven years with the LA Dodgers, starting pitcher Walker Buehler will wear a different jersey in 2025. On Monday, the Boston Red Sox and the ace agreed a one-year, $21.05-million contract. During his tenure in Chavez Ravine, Buehler earned two All-Star selections and as many World Series titles.
More importantly, it was the players with whom he shared a close bond. Buehler's wife McKenzie will be dearly missed in LA as she received heartwarming farewell messages from the wives of Buehler's fellow teammates.
Joe Kelly's wie Ashley posted a photo of McKenzie cheering a kid, writing:
"My favorite girly is going to loooooove Boston. Red Sox got some real ones! Always rooting for you @mckenziebuehler & @buehlersdayoff21 Go tear it up! Love you guys!"
Chris Taylor's wife Mary reminisced the past five years she spent with Buehler and McKenzie.
"boston...you all got a real one! gonna miss you so much Smckenziebuehler. Couldn't have done these past 5 years without you!" she wrote.
Alex Vesia's wife Kayla Howard also wished well to Buehler and his wife McKenzie.
"So excited for the Buehlers new chapter, but I'm going to miss @mckenziebuehler & funny! see you in Boston my tall queen" Kayla wrote.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith's wife Cara posted a photo of McKenzie playing with Charlotte Ann George on the field and wrote:
"auntie kenz!! can't WAIT to visit my Buehler fam in Boston."
Walker Buehler and family vibes in snowy weather
Just a day before the deal with the Red Sox was reported, Walker Buehler posted a photo with his family in frigid temperatures, potentially indicating his vacation in a snow-affected region.
In the photo, Buehler is seen wearing a dark green plaid flannel shirt layered with a winter jacket or coat. McKenzie is dressed in a light tan or beige faux fur or shearling coat. Underneath, she appears to have a white top.
Buehler's daughter Finley Wren who was born in February. is bundled up in a light beige coat with a fur-lined hood.
"Sneak peaks of the most amazing snowy family photo session!," McKenzie wrote.
Walker Buehler and McKenzie are high school sweethearts who tied the knot in 2021.