Walker Buehler Looks Good In Final Rehab Start
Walker Buehler (hip) made his third and final minor-league rehab start on Thursday, working 5 1/3 innings and tossing 85 pitches for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 30-year-old looked good in this one, allowing just one hit and one run while striking out five and walking three. Buehler has been recovering from left-hip inflammation that has kept him out of action since mid-June, but he appears to be set to return to the Dodgers rotation sometime next week. Although this was a solid start, he has had a rough season and hasn't been great on his rehab assignment either, so Buehler will need to show he still has what it takes before being inserted back into fantasy lineups.
Source: Bill Plunkett
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Source: Bill Plunkett
Walker Buehler Plays Catch On Thursday
Walker Buehler (shoulder) played catch at Fenway Park before the team's win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday, according to manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox placed Buehler on the 15-day injured list last Friday with minor bursitis in his right shoulder. Because the 30-year-old has yet to resume throwing off a mound, it might be unlikely that he'll be activated from the IL when he's first eligible on May 14. Buehler allowed nine earned runs on 14 hits (three home runs) in 9 1/3 innings in his first two starts of the year against the Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, but he was better in his next four starts (seven earned runs, 22 K's, eight walks) before landing on the IL. Overall, he's gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings over his six starts. Buehler should be back in Boston's rotation sooner than later.
Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
Boston Red Sox right-hander Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
Walker Buehler Thinks He'll Have Minimal Injured-List Stint
Walker Buehler (shoulder) said he's doing well and dealing with minor bursitis in his right shoulder. Buehler added that if it was late in the season, he'd push through it, but since it's early in the year, he's trying to be smart about it. The 30-year-old veteran thinks he'll be on the injured list for the minimum of 15 days. He was placed on the IL last Friday after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder in his last outing on April 15 against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he'll be eligible to return to Boston's starting rotation on May 14. In his last three starts, Buehler allowed six earned runs on 14 hits while walking seven and striking out 15 over 18 innings, recording two quality starts. Buehler has been cleared of structural damage and will resume playing catch this week. The two-time All-Star has gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA (4.26 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 29 K's and nine walks in his first six starts for Boston.
Source: The Athletic - Jen McCaffrey
Boston Red Sox right-hander Source: The Athletic - Jen McCaffrey
Walker Buehler Lands On Injured List
Walker Buehler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins will make his major-league debut and start on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Manager Alex Cora feels that Buehler's IL stint will be minimal. If the 30-year-old only requires 15 days on the IL, he would be able to make his next start during a weekend series against the Atlanta Braves that starts on May 17. Buehler was dealing with a right-shoulder issue in his last start against the Cleveland Guardians last Saturday but still managed to have a quality start, allowing three earned runs while walking one and striking out three through six innings for his fourth win of the season. Keep Buehler stashed everywhere.
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
Walker Buehler Getting Testing On His Shoulder, Won't Start Friday
Walker Buehler (shoulder) didn't bounce back well from his last start and is currently back in Boston getting testing done on his right shoulder. As of right now, the Red Sox are saying that Buehler is dealing with shoulder soreness, but he could be a candidate to land on the 15-day injured list, depending on what his tests reveal. The 30-year-old veteran gave up three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out three in six innings in a win against the Cleveland Guardians in his last outing on April 26. It's unclear if he'll need a stint on the IL, but at the very least he won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Minnesota Twins, with Brayan Bello now set to take the mound in the series opener. Through his first six starts in Boston, Buehler has gone 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 29 K's and nine walks in 33 2/3 innings pitched.
Source: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
Boston Red Sox right-hander Source: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
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