From Snub to Sign: Dodgers Attempt to Re-sign Star in…
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, but have many key players entering free agency. Among those players is fan favorite and postseason hero Walker Buehler.
The New York Post’s Jon Heyman revealed that the Dodgers are currently in communication with Buehler to have him return to Los Angeles.
“The expectation is Clayton Kershaw will return to the Dodgers,” wrote Heyman. “LA considered the qualifying offer for Walker Buehler and is talking to him about a possible return.”
Buehler has spent his entire big league career with the Dodgers and is a two-time All-Star. He had the worst regular season of his career in 2024, and it felt like his time with the Dodgers was over. He held a 5.38 ERA in 16 starts. However, he was phenomenal at the end of the postseason. After a rough first outing, he did not allow a run across his next three outings, including two starts. He threw a combined nine scoreless innings and struck out 11 across his last two starts. He even came in to get the save and clinch the World Series title on one day of rest.
Buehler stepped up in the absence of Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw. During his time with the team, he became a staple of the rotation until injuries derailed his career. He received Cy Young Award votes in 2021. Perhaps his strong postseason is enough for the Dodgers to bring him back.
The Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to Buehler. However, a “prove it” style deal would make sense for the team.
