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The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs have been listed as potential suitors for free-agent beginning pitcher Walker Buehler by MLB Community’s Jon Morosi.
Morosi reported on Monday that the Braves have “some curiosity” in Buehler whereas there’s additionally additionally a “risk” that the Cubs signal him (1:05 mark).
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Buehler has spent his total profession with the Los Angeles Dodgers since he joined the majors in 2017, which included the group’s 2024 World Collection victory over the New York Yankees.
The 30-year-old made simply 16 begins in 2024 as he missed practically two months with right hip inflammation. He struggled all year long, ending with a 1-6 report to go together with a 5.38 ERA. Buehler additionally racked up 64 strikeouts and 28 walks in 75.1 innings of labor.
His 2024 postseason did not get off to a scorching begin both, permitting six earned runs throughout a loss to the San Diego Padres within the Nationwide League Division Collection.
Buehler progressively began to appear like his outdated self because the Dodgers ultimately clinched the NL pennant, although.
In his closing three appearances through the postseason, he did not enable a single earned run whereas opposing hitters owned a mere .433 OPS towards him (through Baseball Reference). This included a save in Recreation 5 of the Fall Traditional, clinching Los Angeles’ World Collection victory.
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Accidents have slowed down Buehler lately, lacking the complete 2023 season after present process the second Tommy John surgery of his profession
Nonetheless, his All-Star historical past and up to date postseason success ought to make him an intriguing possibility for groups looking for rotation assist.
The Braves may signal Buehler to switch former pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton, as each gamers are presently free brokers. Chicago may additionally goal him in an try to recover from the hump and return to the postseason, because the Cubs have reached 83 wins in every of the previous two years.
