PHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is predicted to make his return to the massive leagues Monday after lacking practically 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. Every little thing checked out. It will be good.”
The Dodgers play at dwelling Monday in opposition to the Miami Marlins.
Buehler, a two-time All-Star, hasn’t thrown in a giant league sport since June 10, 2022, in opposition to the San Francisco Giants. He is attempting to grow to be one of many few pitchers to bounce again from a second Tommy John surgical procedure, which often retains pitchers off the mound for 12-18 months.
Buehler might make a proficient Dodgers workforce much more formidable. He was the most effective pitchers in baseball through the 2021 season, ending with a 16-4 file and a 2.47 ERA over 207⅔ innings.
Buehler had an prolonged rehab project 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 21⅔ innings.
The Related Press contributed to this report.