PHOENIX – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to return to the major leagues on Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022.
“The plan is for Walker to start Monday,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “We’re excited about that. Everything checked. It’s going to be okay.”
The Dodgers play at home against the Miami Marlins on Monday.
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Buehler, a two-time All-Star, has not played in a major league game since June 10, 2022 against the San Francisco Giants. He is trying to become one of the few pitchers recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, which typically keeps pitchers off the mound for 12 to 18 months.
Buehler could make a talented Dodgers team even more formidable. He was one of the best pitchers in baseball during the 2021 season, finishing the season with a 16-4 record and a 2.47 ERA over 207⅔ innings.
Buehler had an extended rehab stint in Triple-A last month as he prepared for his return, going 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 21⅔ innings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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