Walker Buehler SP FA Wed 8/21/24 9:55 AM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Mariners, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out one over four innings.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler struggled once again Tuesday and recorded his lowest strikeout total of the season. The Mariners got to him early with two runs in the first and another run in the third. One positive from the outing was that Buehler did not allow a home run, which is something he's done only one other time this season. The 29-year-old now sits at a 6.09 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB in 44.1 innings. Buehler's spot in the rotation is safe for now, but he could be at risk of being moved to the bullpen for the postseason. He lines up to make another start against the Orioles next week.
Walker Buehler SP FA Thu 8/15/24 6:48 AM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks over 3.1 innings while striking out three.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler got off to a horrendous start in his return to the rotation following a stint on the injured list, walking the first three batters he faced before then being tagged for a leadoff homer to open the bottom of the second. He would see two more runs come home in the second inning, though both were unearned on account of a fielding error by Nick Ahmed. The right-hander also walked the leadoff man to begin the third and had to be relieved by Anthony Banda with just one out in the frame. Buehler has now seen at least three runs come across in each of his last six starts (dating back to May 25 against the Reds), while his four walks Wednesday matched a season high. He's also lost his last three decisions.
Walker Buehler SP FA Wed 8/14/24 6:24 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler (hip) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Brewers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Right hip inflammation forced Buehler onto the injured list June 19, but he's now set to return to the Dodgers rotation for the first time in nearly two months. During his rehab assignment, the 30-year-old righty allowed nine earned runs in 12.2 innings across three starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City, though he gave up only one run in 5.1 frames during his most recent outing. Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Walker Buehler SP FA Sat 8/10/24 6:52 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Buehler (hip) will return to the Dodgers' rotation Wednesday against the Brewers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler was initially targeting a start Thursday, but he'll instead face Milwaukee on Wednesday for his first MLB appearance since June 18. Buehler threw 85 pitches in his last rehab start and shouldn't be on a pitch count. Before going on the injured list, the 29-year-old logged a 5.84 ERA with a 31:10 K:BB across 37.0 innings.
Walker Buehler SP FA Fri 8/9/24 7:09 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler could rejoin the rotation during a four-game road series against Milwaukee that begins Monday, with Thursday being the current target,Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler made what is assumed to be his final rehab start Thursday, tossing 5.1 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City and yielding one run on one hit with five Ks. The 29-year-old got up to 85 pitches and shouldn't be expected to have a pitch count. The right-hander hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since June 18 due to right hip inflammation.
Walker Buehler SP FA Fri 8/2/24 8:16 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Buehler (hip) will make one more rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler has struggled mightily in his last two rehab outings, giving up eight earned runs in 7.1 innings while striking out nine batters and walking five. His next outing will most likely be his final appearance in the minors, regardless of his performance, though he could be relegated to the bullpen if he's unable to turn things around.
Walker Buehler SP FA Thu 8/1/24 10:18 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler (hip) threw 3.1 innings while allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six during a rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler needed 86 pitches to record 10 outs, as he continued to struggle with his control. Positively, he did manage to strike out six, a significant increase from his first rehab appearance Friday. It's possible that the Dodgers activate him for his next turn through the rotation, though they could also opt to give him another start in the minors in hopes of him throwing strikes more consistently.
Walker Buehler SP FA Sat 7/27/24 2:28 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler (hip) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three batters over four innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler is trying to get right after struggling with Los Angeles over eight major-league starts across May and June and subsequently landing on the IL with right hip inflammation. The right-hander wasn't exactly in peak form Friday, as he gave up two runs in the first inning and four overall while also allowing five stolen bases in four frames. Buehler threw 72 pitches (45 for strikes), so he seems to be ready to handle a sizable workload, and the plan has been for him to return to the big-league Dodgers' rotation after one more rehab appearance. It remains to be seen if that will be the case should Buehler struggle again in his next start with OKC.
Walker Buehler SP FA Wed 7/24/24 9:28 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler (hip) said Wednesday that he will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Buehler added that he felt good following his bullpen session Tuesday, so the team will now progress him to facing minor-league hitters. The plan is for the 29-year-old right-hander to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation once he's made two rehab starts in Triple-A, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, putting him in line to return sometime during the Dodgers' early-August series against the Phillies.
Walker Buehler SP FA Mon 7/22/24 7:40 PM
Walker Buehler
SP FA
Buehler (hip) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Dave Roberts said he had a positive conversation with Buehler following his time away from the club while on the mend from right hip inflammation, and while a plan for next steps isn't yet set in stone, the right-hander is expected to make a few rehab starts following Monday's side session. The team should have a better idea of Buehler's rehab plan over the next few days.