The Dodgers will invite back beginning pitcher Walker Buehler this season, even if his start will be postponed. Buehler missed out on the whole 2023 season while recuperating from Tommy John surgical treatment, the second of his profession.

He will rejoin a Dodgers beginning rotation that has actually been totally remade from when he last pitched. The front workplace made it a point this offseason to resolve the concerns in the pitching personnel, and Buehler will gladly supply the group with additional depth moving forward.

Despite the numerous injuries that he has actually suffered in his profession, Buehler doesn’t expect altering his pitching method this season.

“I hope not,” he stated. “I like how I used to pitch.”

Per Walker Buehler through The LA Times

Prior to his newest injury, Buehler had actually developed himself as the ace of the group. He was the guy that everybody desired on the mound in the huge minutes, and he anticipates to return to that area.

“I think I try to take the ball any time,” Buehler stated. “I don’t think there’s much question about that.”

Per Walker Buehler through The LA Times

Buehler has actually ended up being a fan favorite in brief order, so whenever he does take the mound for the very first time, it will be unique. He comprehends that he requires to stay healthy this season, and the Dodgers will do whatever they can to assist him do simply that.

“You get to the big leagues and have any sort of success, I think it’s hard to change anything,” Buehler stated. “You want to do what got you there or whatever. You get hurt twice the way I have, sometimes you gotta kind of figure something else out. I think the athleticism in my delivery, or whatever you want to call it, has gotten me to where I am. So put on weight and try to keep that, I think, makes a lot of sense.”

Per Walker Buehler through The LA Times

2024 is anticipated to be an extremely strong season for the Dodgers, and Buehler is straight in the middle of everything. He offers this group an edge, and ideally, they can complete the year off with another World Series win.

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