Walker Buehler could not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers subsequent season, however he’ll all the time be a legend in L.A.
Buehler, who agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million take care of the Boston Crimson Sox this week, will pitch on a non-Dodgers crew 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 crew in 2017, and made two All-Star groups and received two World Sequence trophies alongside his journey.
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This previous 12 months, Buehler performed hero within the World Sequence towards the New York Yankees. Buehler pitched 5 shutout innings in Sport 3 of the World Sequence. Two days later, he pitched the ultimate three outs in Sport 5 to clinch the World Sequence for L.A.
Whereas Buehler received’t be pitching in Los Angeles in 2025, his legend will nonetheless stay 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 a terrific current for the vacations — particularly since he remained a free agent just some 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 crew anymore.
“The #21 Dodgers unis you guys bought immediately are nonetheless cool!” Buehler wrote on his X account. “I’m gonna put on a distinct one subsequent 12 months however I respect y’all rockin em nonetheless!”
Buehler’s deal is just not but finalized with Boston, so he’s seemingly 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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