After practically two years on the mend, Dodgers All-Star Walker Buehler is ready to return to a giant league mound. Monday would be the first time he’ll pitch for Los Angeles since June 10, 2022, in San Francisco, California.
It was an extended journey for the previous first-round draft decide, and Monday will lastly be the day he returns to the Dodger Stadium mound. Whereas Buehler could not seem like the two-time All-Star immediately, Buehler says he’s trying ahead to the strain that comes from his return.
“If I don’t, there’s one thing unsuitable with me aside from the UCL. I believe that’s the most important factor of being a beginning pitcher, which is having that possession of the sport.”
— Dodgers All-Star Walker Buehler
In his profession, Buehler has repeatedly proven that he’s among the many greatest pitchers within the league. No one was higher than the right-hander from 2019-21. He went 31-8 with a 2.89 ERA, 469 strikeouts, and a 0.99 WHIP in 71 begins.
His second Tommy John surgical procedure is lastly behind him, and though he’s trying ahead to the strain, on the finish of the day, he’s simply excited to be again on the market along with his teammates.
“Yeah, it’s been a very long time and an extended course of however I lastly put collectively some issues at Triple-A. I believe all of us felt fairly comfy with Monday being the date. I’m trying ahead to it.”
— Dodgers All-Star Walker Buehler
Buehler will no less than begin off with a straightforward opponent because the Dodgers will face the lowly Miami Marlins for a three-game sequence at Dodger Stadium. The Kentucky native’s adrenaline will be at an all-time high Monday at 7:10 p.m. PT.
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