The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday recalled Walker Buehler from High-A Rancho Cucamonga and added Breyvic Valera to the active roster as the 26th man that’s permitted for this weekend’s Mexico Series against the San Diego Padres. To make room for Buehler, left-handed reliever Edward Paredes was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
With the three games being played internationally and as part of a league-arranged venture, the Dodgers and Padres were allowed to add an extra player to their respective rosters. The only guideline being that it could not be a pitcher.
Buehler starts in Friday’s series opener at Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey.