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Dodgers Injury News: Walker Buehler To Return And Start Before All-Star Break After Successful Simulated Game

Among the biggest surprises for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season has been Walker Buehler’s dominance right out of the gate in his rookie campaign.

Buehler, 23, entered the year as the consensus top prospect in the Dodgers farm system and initially wasn’t expected to make an impact at the Major League level until the second half of the season.

But an abundance of injuries to the club’s starting staff paved the way for the right-hander to display his talents early on, and he has certainly made the most of his opportunities thus far.

Buehler concluded the month of May with a solid 2.