Dodgers’ Walker Buehler Aims for Playoffs Return After Tommy John Surgery
Pitcher Offers Update on Recovery Timeline and Potential Comeback
Amidst a wave of positive developments among injured Dodgers pitchers, the team is now receiving more promising news, with another pitcher striving to rejoin the roster ahead of the playoffs.
Initially targeting September 1st for his season debut, Walker Buehler, a prominent Dodgers pitcher, candidly explained the current infeasibility of this date. Nevertheless, Buehler remains resolute in his determination to make his return this season, particularly noteworthy as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Buehler’s absence from the Dodgers’ lineup stretches back to June of the previous season, a period marked by his placement on the injured list due to an elbow issue. The accomplished two-time All-Star underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August, making steady strides along his path to recovery.
In the early stages of the season, Buehler expressed his desire to rejoin the team by September, a goal he recognized as ambitious and potentially subject to a slight delay. Dodgers enthusiasts should anticipate waiting a few additional weeks before witnessing the 29-year-old’s return to Dodger Stadium.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Buehler disclosed that he had participated in live at-bat sessions at Chase Field in Phoenix. He further conveyed his expectation of engaging in game action towards the end of the month. The Dodgers’ social media platform has already begun to build excitement for Buehler’s imminent return, sharing a video from his live at-bat session on Wednesday.
The impending return of Buehler, who boasts a career ERA of 3.02 in 115 appearances on the big league mound, is set to bolster the Dodgers’ pitching staff. This reinforcement comes at a crucial juncture, as the team’s pitching performance during the current season has faced its challenges.
The countdown is on for Buehler’s anticipated return to the Dodgers’ pitching rotation, as he looks to make his mark on their quest for success in the playoffs.
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