Dodgers’ Ace Returns: Walker Buehler Activated and Ready to Dominate!

By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | HB | Hollywood Beat magazine
May 6, 2024

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Walker Buehler

Dodgers’ Pitcher

Buehler, who is 29 years old, will be starting for the Dodgers tonight against the Marlins. This will be his first start since June 10, 2022, when he played against San Francisco. The pitcher, who is from Kentucky, missed the entire 2023 season due to recovering from elbow surgery. Before his injury, he had been with the Dodgers for six seasons and had an impressive record of 46 wins and 16 losses, with a 3.02 ERA and 690 strikeouts in 638.1 innings. In 2020, he played a crucial role in helping the Dodgers win their first World Championship in 32 years, with a record of 2 wins and 0 losses and an ERA of 1.80 in five postseason starts. He was selected by the Dodgers in the 2015 draft as the 24th overall pick from Vanderbilt University.

Joe Kelly

On the Injured List

Kelly, at 36 years old, showed tremendous strength and resilience in his outing yesterday, pitching for 0.1 innings. His performance prevented a runner from scoring and secured his ninth hold of the season. Throughout this season, he has displayed unwavering determination in 15 games, allowing only seven runs in 13.1 innings while striking out 14 batters. Despite a challenging start on March 30, where he conceded four earned runs, Kelly persevered and proceeded to pitch 11.2 innings, giving up just three runs while striking out 14 batters.

Over his remarkable 13-season career in the Major Leagues, he has achieved a commendable record of 53 wins and 37 losses, with a 3.96 ERA and 746 strikeouts in 465 games, including 81 starts. Kelly’s journey with the Dodgers began on December 11, 2023, marking a significant milestone in his career.