Walker Buehler recently made his return from the 10-day disabled list in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ final series before the All-Star Break, putting forth a solid start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Over five innings pitched, he allowed six hits and two runs with five strikeouts. The right-hander’s stint in the Majors was short-lived, however, as he found himself optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City one day later.
The Dodgers opted for an extra reliever in the bullpen to close out the unofficial first half of the season. Buehler has since thrown a five-inning simulated game with Triple-A Oklahoma in preparation of his return to Los Angeles, though a set date hasn’t been revealed yet, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:
Right-hander Walker Buehler was expected to throw a five-inning simulated game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.