Padres manager Craig Stammen removes Walker Buehler after forgotten pitching rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:21 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was forced to remove pitcher Walker Buehler from Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals due to a rule regarding mound visits. Stammen initially walked to the mound intending to make a change, but reversed his decision after a conversation with Buehler. The umpires intervened because pitching coach Ruben Niebla had already visited the mound earlier in the inning, necessitating an automatic pitching change under MLB regulations. Kyle Hart replaced Buehler and successfully worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the third inning. The Padres subsequently rallied to secure a 9-2 victory, keeping the team in contention for a National League Wild Card spot. Stammen noted his indecision during the mound visit contributed to the sequence, while Buehler acknowledged he was focused on the game situation rather than the mound visit count.
- •Craig Stammen attempted to keep Walker Buehler in the game before realizing an earlier mound visit by the pitching coach triggered an automatic removal.
- •Kyle Hart entered in the third inning and pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings to preserve the lead.
- •The Padres outscored the Washington Nationals 9-2 after trailing 2-0 early in the contest.
- •San Diego improved to a 78-68 record while continuing their push for a postseason spot.
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Padres manager Craig Stammen ‘accidentally’ removed player from game after forgetting MLB rule
"San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was left in an awkward situation after a forgotten MLB rule forced Walker Buehler out of Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals. Stammen initially went to the mound intending to make a pitching change, but Buehler managed to convince his manager to leave him in the game.
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