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The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs had 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 whole profession with the Los Angeles Dodgers since he joined the majors in 2017, which included the group’s 2024 World Sequence 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 document to associate 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 sizzling begin both, permitting six earned runs throughout a loss to the San Diego Padres within the Nationwide League Division Sequence.
Buehler progressively began to appear like his outdated self because the Dodgers finally clinched the NL pennant, although.
In his remaining three appearances through the postseason, he did not permit 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 Sequence victory.
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Accidents have slowed down Buehler in recent times, 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 choice for groups looking for rotation assist.
The Braves may signal Buehler to exchange former pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton, as each gamers are at present free brokers. Chicago may additionally goal him in an try and recover from the hump and return to the postseason, because the Cubs have reached 83 wins in every of the previous two years.
