Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) posted a video of himself throwing a bullpen session last week as he recovers from Tommy John surgery last August. The Dodgers have no plans to try and rush Buehler back into their starting rotation, but the 28-year-old right-hander is hoping he can be back early in September. That timetable may be a bit optimistic, and even if Buehler is back by then, he's not going to have much time to help fantasy managers in 2023. There's also the chance that the Dodgers ease him back into a bullpen role early on. Buehler is on track to become a fantasy ace once again for the 2024 season as long as he doesn't encounter any setbacks.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) posted a video on his Instagram account on Thursday of his first bullpen session since having Tommy John surgery in August of 2022. Buehler remains on the 60-day injured list, but he said in mid-May that he was aiming for a return sometime in September of this year. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks along the way in his rehab, it could be a realistic goal, although he obviously wouldn't be able to provide much fantasy value in limited opportunities down the stretch. The 28-year-old right-hander will be much closer to an actual return once he starts facing live hitters, but there's no timetable for when that might happen.

According to Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) is throwing off a mound. The 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in August and began throwing in March, so he's moving in the right direction. He went 6-3 last season (12 starts), amassing a 4.02 ERA with 58 strikeouts. Since nobody knows for certain when Buehler will be back on the bump, he's not worth much in redraft formats. However, dynasty managers should keep him on the roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) was throwing from 150 feet away at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The 28-year-old began a throwing program in March as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in August. The right-hander had a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 17 walks, and 58 strikeouts in 2022. It remains to be seen if Buehler will return to pitch for the Dodgers this season, but he is trending in the right direction. Buehler remains an injury stash in dynasty leagues but can be left on the waiver wire in most redraft formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) began his throwing program on Wednesday by playing catch from 60 feet on a limited number of throws. It's a notable milestone for Buehler, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last August. The 28-year-old made 12 starts last year and had a 4.02 ERA (3.80 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, 17 walks and 58 strikeouts in 12 starts covering 65 innings before being shut down. He still has a long road in his recovery and will miss most, if not all, of this season, so fantasy managers in redraft leagues can avoid him.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is on track to begin his throwing program later this month. The 28-year-old has already been placed on the 60-day injured list. He continues to recover from his second career Tommy John surgery. It's a good sign to see Buehler getting back to throwing roughly six months after surgery. He is expected to have a lengthy rehab process that could sideline him for the entire 2023 campaign. At best, Buehler could be an option for the Dodgers late in the season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handers Walker Buehler (elbow), J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed right-handers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson and outfielder David Peralta. Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last August and is fully expected to miss all of the 2023 season as a result. He should be fully ready for the 2024 season. The Dodgers added relievers Reyes and Nelson recently to offset the injuries in their bullpen to Feyereisen and Treinen.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to his Instagram account. Buehler was already slated to miss the rest of this season, and now he'll almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season as well. It will be his second Tommy John procedure, which typically takes a longer recovery period than the first surgery. It's big news for one of the best pitchers in baseball when he's healthy. The 28-year-old right-hander went 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 65 innings over his 12 starts for the Dodgers this year. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues should have already dropped him, and now he won't be an option in fantasy leagues in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery on Aug. 23. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Buehler recently resumed playing catch for the first time since suffering a Grade 2 flexor strain in his right elbow on June 10, but he apparently had a change of plans and will now undergo surgery. The Dodgers and fantasy managers were hoping to get the 28-year-old right-hander back later this year, but he can now be dropped in all single-year formats. In 12 starts this year, Buehler went 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 58 strikeouts and 17 walks in 65 innings pitched. With Buehler out for the year and Clayton Kershaw (back) on the injured list, Dustin May's (elbow) impending season debut this weekend will be a big boost for LA's rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (forearm), who has been sidelined since June 10 after suffering a Grade 2 flexor strain in his right forearm, played catch on Monday for the first time. Buehler is still a significant ways away from a potential return to the team, and his role is contingent on his recovery. "It was good," said manager Dave Roberts. "I think he just made 20 throws but to have a baseball in his hand was good for everybody." The 27-year-old won't be able to return until later in the second half of the season, but he needs to remain stashed in all single-year fantasy formats. Before the injury, Buehler had gone 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 58 strikeouts and 17 walks in 65 innings over his 12 starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler had an underwhelming outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Memorial Day. He pitched six innings and allowed seven hits, one walk and four earned runs while striking out seven. He wound up with a no decision in the game. It's been a strange start to the year for the 27-year-old. On the bright side, he's 6-1 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. However, his strikeout rate is currently sitting at a career-low of 20%, down from 26% last year. Meanwhile, his 3.70 xERA is the highest of his career. Buehler is still certainly a must-start player in all fantasy formats, regardless of matchups. Fantasy managers should just temper expectations a bit for him as he may not be able to provide ace statistics throughout the year. He'll make his next start on Saturday against the New York Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler allowed two runs, six hits, and two walks over five innings of work against the Arizona Diamondbacks last Wednesday. He struck out four batters and ultimately earned the win. The right-hander is now 5-1 with a 2.89 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and .250 OBA while tallying a 20.1 percent strikeout rate and 6.2 percent walk rate. Buehler has boasted impressive command of his fastball and curveball, all while ranking in the 89th percentile in chase rate. He has been a key piece of the Los Angeles rotation and should continue to be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make the start on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Buehler is starting in place of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back), who was placed on the injured list on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander was previously scheduled to start on five days of rest on Saturday, but instead he'll be moved up a day. Although he currently has a career-low 21.8% strikeout rate, Buehler has been money otherwise for his fantasy managers, posting a 1.96 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in his first six starts over 36 2/3 innings. Buehler will remain a must-start in all fantasy leagues against the Phillies in LA on Friday evening.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is off to a strong start to the month of May. Over his first two starts this month, he's gone 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA, allowing just one earned run over 12 innings. The 27-year-old is 4-1 with a 1.96 ERA and 1.06 WHIP on the season. While fantasy managers should be extremely encouraged by those numbers, there are a few concerning peripheral stats for the right-hander. He currently has a career-low strikeout rate of 21.8%, down from his career 27.3% strikeout rate. Additionally, he's giving up a hard-hit rate of 40.4% (43rd percentile), which is up from his career rate of 35.9%. These factors have contributed to his 48th percentile xERA of 3.69. It could just be a matter of a small sample size for Buehler, but it's something to keep an eye on going forward. He'll make his next start on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in quite possibly the best pitching performance of the year thus far on Monday. Facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, he pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out 10. It was the first complete game in the majors this year and Buehler's first career shutout. The 27-year-old is now 2-1 on the year with a 2.55 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. He failed to go past six innings in any of his first three starts, so it was especially encouraging to see him go the distance on Monday. He'll look to build off of Monday's gem in his next start against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler will look to improve to 2-0 against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He will face Red's right-hander Luis Cessa in Thursday's matchup. The 27-year-old was solid in the 2022 season debut against the Colorado Rockies, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings, striking out five, and earning the win. The right-hander will look to build on his impressive 2021 season, where he posted a 2.47 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 212: 52 K: BB across 207 2/3 innings. On Thursday, Buehler is a must-start for fantasy managers against a (2-4) Reds team.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will get the nod as the team's Opening Day starter this year on April 8 on the road against the Colorado Rockies. It's the first time since 2010 that Clayton Kershaw hasn't been on the bump on Opening Day for Los Angeles, when healthy. Buehler had a career-best 2.47 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, a 26% strikeout rate and a 6.4% walk rate in a league-high 33 starts over 207 2/3 innings in 2021. The 27-year-old right-hander made the All-Star team for the second time in his career and is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 7 fantasy starter this year. Games at Coors Field are always a bit more risky, but those that have Buehler rostered in redraft leagues shouldn't be benching him.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make his 2022 Cactus League debut on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Buehler figures to once again be one of fantasy baseball's best starting pitchers this season. The starter pitched to a 2.47 ERA and a 3.16 FIP in 207.2 innings last year. He also finished with 212 strikeouts and 52 walks while turning in 16 pitcher wins as one of Los Angeles' best starters. The right-hander has never registered an ERA over 3.30 in a full season in his career and it would surprise no one if that trend continued in 2022.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to starting pitcher Walker Buehler on short rest for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday, with starter Max Scherzer dealing with general arm fatigue. Buehler has made three starts this postseason and last pitched on Oct. 19. Scherzer admitted to having "dead arm" during his 79-pitch start in Game 2 against the Braves when he allowed two runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings. It's unknown if Mad Max would be available to pitch in a potential Game 7 on Sunday, but the team is holding out hope that he'll feel better. Buehler made his first start on short rest in Game 4 of the Division Series against the San Francisco Giants and gave up just one run in 4 1/3 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been named the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The Dodgers are trailing 2-1 in the series and facing elimination, so it's no surprise that they are turning to one of their top arms, even though he'll be on short rest. Buehler pitched Game 1 of the NLDS last Friday and didn't have his best performance. He went 6 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, one walk and three earned runs while striking out five. If the Dodgers win on Tuesday, then Julio Urias would be the team's starter in Game 5.