Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler is nearing a return to the major league rotation after completing his sixth rehab start. In his latest outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City against Salt Lake, Buehler pitched five innings, allowing one earned run and seven hits. He struck out five batters, walked none, and threw 75 pitches, 54 of which were strikes. Buehler achieved first-pitch strikes to 16 of 21 batters and his fastball reached a top speed of 94.6 mph. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Buehler might need one more rehab start, depending on his recovery from this latest performance.
Walker Buehler saved his best for what he hopes is his last minor league rehab start, the #Dodgers RHP giving up one ER and seven hits in five innings, striking out five and walking none for triple-A OKC vs. Salt Lake on Tuesday. Next stop: LAD rotation. https://t.co/29H8GNrbmh
Walker Buehler looks sharper in likely final minor league rehab start https://t.co/Ek2lyxviiR
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are hoping this will be Walker Buehler's last rehab start: "We’ll see how he comes out of it. But if all goes well I think it’s a very likely possibility." https://t.co/xRmS8CISlj
Our guy @buehlersdayoff was carving today with 5 K’s in 5 innings in his rehab start🔥 We can’t wait to see this guy pitching for the Dodgers soon! https://t.co/18kodbiLlx
#Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler's sixth rehab stint is complete. He gave up one earned run and seven hits, struck out five and walked none in five innings for triple-A OKC vs. Salt Lake. Threw 75 pitches, 54 for strikes. First-pitch strikes to 16 of 21 batters. Top fastball 94.6 mph.
It'll be at least another week before Walker Buehler rejoins the Dodgers rotation, per Dave Roberts https://t.co/0mznsbXSiP
Walker Buehler will need at least one more rehab start before returning to the #Dodgers. https://t.co/oBV4LY2kCV