Walker Buehler To Face Hitters On Tuesday
10 months agoLos Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters for the first time this spring on Tuesday. Buehler didn't pitch for the Dodgers at all in 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2022. As a result, the team is slow-playing him in camp this year, and he's not going to be ready to pitch to begin the season. The Dodgers aren't exactly putting a specific timeline on when he might make his 2024 debut, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's held out for the entire first month of play. It's unclear what to expect from the 29-year-old once he does return to the Dodgers' starting rotation this year, but Buehler has proven to be a fantasy ace before having elbow surgery, making him worth the risk as a back-end rotation option in all mixed leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya