The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their eighth World Series title in franchise history.
After the Dodgers suffered injuries to multiple starting pitchers during the regular season, they needed someone to step up.
Walker Buehler was that guy, as he appeared in two games during the World Series and didn’t allow a run, closing out the series in Game 5 from the bullpen.
Now that the season is over, Buehler will test his free agent options, and he’s already drawing some interest from at least one NL contender.
“The (Atlanta) Braves are among the teams showing early interest in Walker Buehler, according to John Morosi,” wrote B/R Walk-Off at X .
The Braves are among the teams showing early interest in Walker Buehler, he said @jonmorosi: pic.twitter.com/vnLybnuLSG
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) November 15, 2024
Buehler made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and has pitched all seven seasons of his major league career with the organization.
In 2024, Buehler started 16 games and went 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 75.1 innings.
Buehler overcame that disappointing regular season by pitching six scoreless innings in the World Series, allowing just two hits and striking out 7, including Alex Verdugo in the season finale.
The Braves also overcame the injury bug in the 2024 season, but still managed to make the playoffs.
Buehler likely boosted his stock with his postseason performance, and the Braves could use a 30-year-old starting pitcher.
The Braves lost in the wild-card round in 2024, but have made the playoffs in each of the past seven seasons and won the World Series in 2021.
It will be interesting to see if they can sign Buehler after his dominant performance in the World Series.
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