The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent struggles continued Saturday with a 6-4 loss to the New York Mets on Walker Buehler Bobblehead Day at Dodger Stadium.
Prior to the matchup, Buehler’s wife, McKenzie, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Walker. The Buehlers were joined on the field by their daughter, Finley Wren, who was born this past January.
Also in attendance for Buehler’s bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium were Dominic and Céline Ciambrone, who are friends of the right-hander. Dominic is the CEO and founder of The Shoe Surgeon, a Los Angeles-based company that makes custom sneakers.
Buehler is in the midst of a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City that began on March 31. He made his fourth start on Thursday, but lasted just 2.2 innings after giving up four runs and walking four batters.
Buehler is working his way back from a second Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair that has kept him out of big league action since June 10, 2022.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts anticipates the 29-year-old making one more rehab start before potentially rejoining the Dodgers this week.
Buehler’s imminent return comes at a time in which the team’s pitching depth is being pushed to the limit. With Bobby Miller landing on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, L.A. has relied on Landon Knack and Kyle Hurt for spot starts.
Dodgers worried about Walker Buehler?
When Roberts was asked how Buehler’s pitch execution has been during his rehab assignment, he gave a very blunt answer. “Not great,” Roberts replied.
Roberts said the core of Buehler’s issues has been his command, which was evident by the former first-round draft pick throwing strikes on just 34 of 68 pitches in his most recent start.
Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!
News
“Outrage in Cincinnati: Ja’Marr Chase Calls for Cancelation of Chiefs-Bengals Game” wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was still fuming in the locker room after their crushing defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-25 scoreline didn’t …
“Outrage in Cincinnati: Ja’Marr Chase Calls for Cancelation of Chiefs-Bengals Game” wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was still fuming in the locker room after their crushing defeat to…
Global superstar Taylor Swift was set to ink a massive $480 million endorsement deal with Pepsi, but the agreement was abruptly terminated due to her unexpected endorsement of Harris
Global superstar Taylor Swift was set to ink a massive $480 million endorsement deal with Pepsi, but the agreement was abruptly terminated due to her unexpected endorsement…
VIDEO: Fan Footage Caught Taylor Swift’s Unusual Reaction As Travs Kelce Was Being Introduced Before Chiefs’ Game vs. Bengals
VIDEO: Fan Footage Caught Taylor Swift’s Unusual Reaction As Travs Kelce Was Being Introduced Before Chiefs’ Game vs. Bengals Taylor Swift (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Taylor…
Watch Kanye West perform on stage with his four children at ‘Vultures 2’ listening party in China
Watch Kanye West perform on stage with his four children at ‘Vultures 2’ listening party in China The five of them delivered a rendition of ‘Everybody’ Kanye…
The Entire Internet Is Destroying Dak Prescott & The Dallas Cowboys Following Their Embarrassing Beatdown At Home Against The New Orleans Saints
The Entire Internet Is Destroying Dak Prescott & The Dallas Cowboys Following Their Embarrassing Beatdown At Home Against The New Orleans Saints Dak Prescott (Photo by Sam…
VIDEO: Swifties Noticed Taylor Swift Was Holding A Very Interesting Item In Her Private Suite At Arrowhead Stadium During Chiefs-Bengals Game
Taylor Swift (Photo via tswifterastour/Twitter) Pop star Taylor Swift was back in Kansas City again this weekend as the 14-time Grammy singer went to Arrowhead Stadium to…
End of content
No more pages to load