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 workforce 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 workforce in 2017, and made two All-Star groups and gained two World Sequence trophies alongside his journey.
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This previous 12 months, Buehler performed hero within the World Sequence in opposition to the New York Yankees. Buehler pitched 5 shutout innings in Recreation 3 of the World Sequence. Two days later, he pitched the ultimate three outs in Recreation 5 to clinch the World Sequence for L.A.
Whereas Buehler gained’t be pitching in Los Angeles in 2025, his legend will nonetheless stay on within the Dodgers group eternally. The truth that Buehler was the hero lower than two months in the past, although, means his No. 21 jersey was an incredible 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 footage of their Buehler jerseys as reward, 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 reward is the jersey of a participant not on the workforce anymore.
“The #21 Dodgers unis you guys bought at present are nonetheless cool!” Buehler wrote on his X account. “I’m gonna put on a distinct one subsequent 12 months however I recognize y’all rockin em nonetheless!”
Buehler’s deal just isn’t but finalized with Boston, so he’s probably ready to publish his official goodbye to Los Angeles. However on Wednesday, as followers have been posting footage of their presents, he determined to verify 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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