Walker Buehler could not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers subsequent season, however he’ll at all times be a legend in L.A.
Buehler, who agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million cope with the Boston Purple Sox this week, will pitch on a non-Dodgers group for the primary time in his skilled profession subsequent season. Buehler was chosen by the Dodgers within the first spherical of the 2015 MLB Draft. He debuted with the group in 2017, and made two All-Star groups and gained two World Collection trophies alongside his journey.
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This previous 12 months, Buehler performed hero within the World Collection in opposition to the New York Yankees. Buehler pitched 5 shutout innings in Recreation 3 of the World Collection. Two days later, he pitched the ultimate three outs in Recreation 5 to clinch the World Collection for L.A.
Whereas Buehler gained’t be pitching in Los Angeles in 2025, his legend will nonetheless dwell on within the Dodgers group endlessly. The truth that Buehler was the hero lower than two months in the past, although, means his No. 21 jersey was an important current for the vacations — particularly since he remained a free agent only a few days in the past.
Whereas followers on social media have been posting photos of their Buehler jerseys as present, the 30-year-old right-hander took discover. He determined to ship a pleasant message to Dodger followers who could also be sad that their present is the jersey of a participant not on the group anymore.
“The #21 Dodgers unis you guys bought right this moment are nonetheless cool!” Buehler wrote on his X account. “I’m gonna put on a unique one subsequent 12 months however I admire y’all rockin em nonetheless!”
Buehler’s deal will not be but finalized with Boston, so he’s possible ready to publish his official goodbye to Los Angeles. However on Wednesday, as followers have been posting photos of their presents, he determined to ensure everybody knew their jerseys would nonetheless be nice to put on it doesn’t matter what groups he performs for subsequent season.
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