Walker Buehler blames whiskey for spicy tweet at Francisco Lindor after their heated postgame moment

In a world where emotions often spill from the field to social media, Walker Buehler proved he's just as fiery online as he is on the mound. Following his ejection in Tuesday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets, the Red Sox pitcher let his feelings fly — not only at the umpire but also at Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was caught on camera seemingly encouraging the ejection.

Walker Buehler’s savage tweet for Francisco Lindor came after whiskey kicked in

Walker Buehler, tossed in the third inning after a heated exchange with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook over a questionable ball-strike call, took to X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of Wednesday. In response to a video showing Lindor clapping at the decision to eject him, Buehler fired back with, “I wouldn’t want me out there either. Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f--king animals. Tough choice.”


That tweet wasn’t just heat-of-the-moment banter. It was part of a broader reaction from Buehler, who clearly felt blindsided by Estabrook’s decision. The incident began with a 1-0 pitch to Juan Soto — a clear strike in Buehler’s eyes — which was ruled a ball after catcher Carlos Narváez popped up to catch Lindor attempting to steal. The disruption, combined with Estabrook’s angle, likely influenced the call. Buehler didn’t hold back, repeatedly telling the ump the pitch was “right down the (expletive) middle,” which earned him a quick ejection.

Crew chief Laz Diaz later stated it was an automatic toss when a player leaves his position to argue balls and strikes. But Buehler wasn’t buying it. In a sharp tweet, he clapped back, questioning, “who cut the distance,” after Estabrook had reportedly walked toward him.

Initially hesitant to speak out due to possible fines, Buehler finally broke his silence when Diaz’s version hit the media. “If they are going to give an interview, I think I have the right to respond a little bit,” he told MassLive. “I said my piece—sponsored by Buffalo Trace a little bit.”

Despite the online jab, Buehler appeared to downplay the situation a day later. “We’re all competitive. It is what it is at that point. I’d probably do the same if I was him,” he said, reflecting on Lindor’s role.

In the end, it wasn’t just a controversial ejection—it was a collision of competitive fire and unfiltered expression, both on the diamond and online.

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