Days after Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior opened up about Walker Buehler’s rehab, the rehabbing pitcher took the mound for his first dwell batting follow session.
Buehler informed reporters after the session that he threw 28 pitches on Tuesday — together with a 15 pitch at-bat to Miguel Vargas — and his fastball sat round 94-95 mph.
Earlier than Tuesday, Buehler’s fastball was sitting nearer to 92 mph in bullpen classes.
Seeing these outcomes from Buehler is promising particularly after supervisor Dave Roberts supplied an replace on Sunday saying that the previous ace was working via his supply.
“Crucial factor is that the tooth of the baseball is nice. And the lifetime of the baseball popping out is nice as properly. Walker is a man that has actually good really feel for his physique, physique consciousness, the place his hand is meant to be. He’s simply not repeating it, and getting the feels that he appears like he must have.”
Dave Roberts, by way of OC Register
Buehler hasn’t pitched within the main leagues since June 2022. He tried to return final season however was shutdown after one rehab begin in Triple-A.
He’s anticipated to return to the Dodgers early this season, hopefully by Might.
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