The immediate crisis appears to have passed, with X-rays and a CT scan ruling out a fracture to Walker Buehler’s ribs, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
The team did not put Buehler on the disabled list Saturday, the day after the rookie was removed from a game because of what the Dodgers believe are bruised ribs. For now, Roberts said, the team will await a report from its head physician, and Buehler will not throw for a few days.
The Dodgers’ front office has made clear its intention to limit how much Buehler pitches this season, his second since he underwent surgery to replace his elbow ligament.