Buehler (4-2) allowed five runs in just one-plus inning of work, yielding five hits (one home run) and a walk in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was also dinged with the blown save in his first relief appearance of 2018. The 23-year-old rookie was on the DL for nearly three weeks with a rib injury and came out of the bullpen in lieu of making a rehab start in the minors. This obviously didn't go according to plan, but Buehler had a terrific 2.63 ERA prior to his DL stint. For now, it's unclear when he'll get his next start, but it looks like it will come against Pittsburgh early next week.

The Dodgers activated Buehler (ribs) off the 10-day disabled list Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was originally slated to throw a bullpen session Thursday but the Dodgers bumped him up for a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City, and now have decided to shift course once again. The team apparently plans to utilize Buehler out of the bullpen Thursday in lieu of the rehab assignment, and he will take the next full inning once Clayton Kershaw exits the game, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Buehler (ribs) will throw a three-inning rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Buehler could rejoin the big-league rotation next week, presumably either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Pirates. It was originally reported that Buehler would throw a bullpen session Thursday, so the fact that it will be a rehab start moves up his timetable. Manager Dave Roberts has said that the Dodgers could briefly operate with a six-man rotation when Buehler returns.

Buehler (ribs) will throw another bullpen session Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler completed his first bullpen session Sunday and had a pain-free session Tuesday as he works his way back from a right-rib microfracture. There remains no official timeline for the young right-hander's return, but manager Dave Roberts indicated the team could briefly operate with a six-man starting rotation once he is activated, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Buehler (ribs) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was scheduled to throw a session Saturday, but the session was delayed as he was still feeling pain in his ribs. It doesn't appear that the setback was a major one, as he ended up only being delayed one day.

Buehler (ribs) threw off flat ground Saturday, but his scheduled bullpen session was pushed back to Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was apparently still feeling pain in his ribs, which isn't a great sign, though if the session only ends up being postponed by one day it won't change his overall return timeline by much. The young righty hasn't pitched since June 8 after being shut down with a rib microfracture.

Buehler (ribs) is expected to toss a bullpen session Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There remains no timeline for Buehler's return, but it's positive news that he's throwing once again. His return should become more clear once he feels healthy enough to throw against live hitters. Buehler has been on the shelf since June 12.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested over the weekend that there is no definitive timeline for Buehler's (ribs) return from the 10-day disabled list, Kaelen Jones of MLB.com reports. "Walker is feeling better with time," Roberts said. "He's playing catch. But as far as a timetable, when he'll make a start again for us, I'm not certain."

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was placed on the DL on June 12 after suffering a right rib microfracture during his outing against the Braves four days earlier. The injury will keep the rookie sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days, but the Dodgers are holding out hope that an extended absence won't be necessary. Even so, don't expect the team to have a clearer idea of when Buehler might be available until he progresses to mound work and faces hitters in live batting practice.

Buehler (ribs) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a right rib microfracture.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was reportedly only dealing with a rib bruise, but an MRI revealed the microfracture Tuesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports, which is likely to have the right-hander on the shelf for a couple weeks. The 23-year-old was struck by a 108-mph line drive May 21, and ended up pitching through the injury three additional times. Buehler has been fantastic with a 2.63 ERA and 0.95 WHIP and 54 strikeouts across 51.1 innings this season, as the Dodgers send yet another starting pitcher to the disabled list.

Buehler underwent X-rays on Saturday and was diagnosed with bruised ribs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler exited Friday's start against the Braves after 5.1 innings with an undisclosed injury, so the diagnosis of a relatively minor rib injury is fantastic news. The 23-year-old will remain on the active roster for now but his status for Wednesday's expected start against the Rangers is up in the air. Regardless of whether he misses a turn in the rotation, Buehler doesn't appear poised for an extended absence.