Dodgers’ Walker Buehler returns from IL, struggles to regain All-Star form in start vs. Brewers
Associated PressMILWAUKEE — After missing the entire 2023 season to recover from Tommy John surgery, Walker Buehler wants to regain his All-Star form and help the Los Angeles Dodgers in their playoff push. Buehler came off the injured list Wednesday after missing nearly two months with right hip inflammation, but he couldn’t protect an early 3-0 lead as the Dodgers fell 5-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers. ‘Wish’ isn’t the right word, or ‘hope,’ but keep hopefully doing the right things and it will come together.” Buehler finished ninth in the NL Cy Young Award balloting in 2019 and fourth two years later, earning All-Star Game selections each of those seasons. “There’s just too many holes in my delivery in terms of where little things can go wrong.” This was Buehler’s first major league appearance since June 18 due to his hip issue.