Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler was selected Monday as one of the three finalists for National League rookie of the year, joining Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.
Buehler would be the third consecutive Dodger to be selected rookie of the year after Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger, and the 18th Dodger overall.
The Dodgers’ top prospect entering the season, Buehler battled a rib injury in the first half before tapping into his potential after the All-Star break. The slender 24-year-old had a 2.03 earned-run average in 80 innings in the second half, which culminated with 62/3 scoreless innings in Game 163, against the Colorado Rockies for the NL West title.