Walker Buehler might 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 staff 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 staff in 2017, and made two All-Star groups and gained two World Sequence trophies alongside his journey.
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This previous yr, Buehler performed hero within the World Sequence in opposition to 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 gained’t be pitching in Los Angeles in 2025, his legend will nonetheless reside on within the Dodgers group perpetually. 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 had been posting footage 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 staff anymore.
“The #21 Dodgers unis you guys obtained at the moment are nonetheless cool!” Buehler wrote on his X account. “I’m gonna put on a special one subsequent yr however I recognize y’all rockin em nonetheless!”
Buehler’s deal isn’t but finalized with Boston, so he’s doubtless ready to put up his official goodbye to Los Angeles. However on Wednesday, as followers had been posting footage 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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