PHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is predicted to make his return to the large leagues Monday after lacking almost two full years following Tommy John surgical procedure in 2022.
“The plan is Walker’s going to start out on Monday,” Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stated after Wednesday’s 8-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “We’re enthusiastic about that. All the pieces checked out. It’s going to be good.”
The Dodgers play at house Monday in opposition to the Miami Marlins.
Buehler, a two-time All-Star, hasn’t thrown in a giant league recreation since June 10, 2022, in opposition to the San Francisco Giants. He is attempting to turn into one of many few pitchers to bounce again from a second Tommy John surgical procedure, which normally retains pitchers off the mound for 12-18 months.
Buehler might make a gifted Dodgers group much more formidable. He was the most effective pitchers in baseball through the 2021 season, ending with a 16-4 document and a 2.47 ERA over 207â…” innings.
Buehler had an prolonged rehab task in Triple-A over the previous month as he ready for his return, going 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 21â…” innings.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
