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Why Didn’t The Dodgers Bring Back Walker Buehler?

The news of Walker Buehler agreeing to a one-year, $21.05 million deal with the Boston Red Sox might still sting for some Los Angeles Dodgers fans, but reality has a way of putting things into perspective

Buehler has been one of the consistent arms in the starting rotation since his first full season in 2018. Now, he will be wearing a different uniform for the first time in his professional career.

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While the right-hander was considered a World Series hero when he recorded the final three outs of Game 5 against the New York Yankees, the Dodgers were ready to move on.