Walker Buehler Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 185 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/28/1994 (29)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Vanderbilt
Walker Buehler Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Walker Buehler News
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City next Tuesday. If all goes well, Buehler will then be activated to make his 2024 debut with the Dodgers. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2022, but he got up to 86 pitches in 4 1/4 innings in his latest rehab start on Wednesday at Oklahoma City despite giving up five runs (three earned). His numbers on his rehab start have been nothing to write home about -- a 4.86 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 16 strikeouts and nine walks in 16 2/3 innings -- but the most important thing is that he's healthy. Buehler could have some ups and downs early on with LA, but if he can show any of his pre-injury form in 2024, he has the potential to be a huge fantasy asset down the stretch.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) needs at least one more minor-league rehab outing, according to manager Dave Roberts, which means rookie Landon Knack will stay in the team's starting rotation for at least one more start. Roberts said Buehler's execution during his rehab start on Thursday night was "not great" and that his command was lacking. The 29-year-old gave up two runs on four hits while walking four and striking out three in just 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's no surprise the Dodgers want to see more from Buehler before they feel comfortable letting him pitch in the big leagues for the first time since 2022. Buehler's outing on Thursday in the minors is a reminder that fantasy managers are probably going to have to be patient with him once he returns.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) was only able to throw 68 pitches in 2 2/3 innings during Thursday's minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Buehler allowed two runs on four hits and four walks with three strikeouts, so he wasn't particularly sharp in this one. More importantly, the Dodgers' goal was for him to reach the 90-pitch range, which means his highly-anticipated 2024 regular-season debut and comeback from Tommy John surgery could be delayed by another outing in the minors. Look for LA to make a decision in the next few days as to whether or not the 29-year-old All-Star right-hander's next appearance will come with the big-league club, as No. 13 prospect Landon Knack could get another turn in the rotation. When we last saw him back during the 2022 campaign, Buehler logged a 4.02 ERA (3.80 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, and 58:17 K:BB over 65 frames (12 starts).
Batting Order
1 | Mookie Betts |
2 | Shohei Ohtani |
3 | Freddie Freeman |
4 | Teoscar Hernández |
5 | Max Muncy |
6 | Andy Pages |
7 | James Outman |
8 | Gavin Lux |
9 | Austin Barnes |
Walker Buehler Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Mookie Betts |
2 | Shohei Ohtani |
3 | Freddie Freeman |
4 | Teoscar Hernández |
5 | Max Muncy |
6 | Andy Pages |
7 | James Outman |
8 | Gavin Lux |
9 | Austin Barnes |
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler didn't throw a pitch in the MLB in 2023. This comes after making 12 starts in 2022. Though the 29-year-old has missed time and wasn't great in 2022, fantasy managers have some hope to hang onto. Buehler looked like a bonafide ace from 2018-2021. He was a 16-game winner in '21 with a WHIP under one and a 2.47 ERA. His career 27% strikeout rate is well above league average, as are most of his advanced metrics. It will be hard to expect him to pitch a full season in 2023 after coming off his second Tommy John surgery. His 104 ranking by RotoBaller should be a good place to grab him in upcoming drafts, as his potential and risk need to be weighed this season. Buehler can handle an ace's workload and return ace value, so 104 isn't a bad place to target him. Just be cognizant of the fact he may not toss 180+ innings this season. As of mid-January, he is not 100% on schedule to return by Opening Day and he may make his first start in May.