Walker Anthony Buehler is a professional American baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 2012 MLB draft but he declined it and chose to play collegiate baseball at Vanderbilt University for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He eventually won the 2014 NCAA Division I College World Series title with his team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Walker Buehler as the 24th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He started his professional career with the AZL Dodgers in 2016. He finally made his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 7, 2017. Since then, he has gone on to become the World Series Champion in 2020. Moreover, he also earned two NL All-Star Awards from his two MLB All-Star games in 2019 and 2021 respectively.
What is Walker Buehler’s injury history?
Walker Buehler was a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2017-2024. However, he has suffered from nine injuries in his seven-year MLB career, as of March 2025. Below is the table of his injury history, as per Fox Sports:
| Date | Injury |
| 6/19/24 | Hip |
| 3/20/24 | Elbow |
| 2/16/23 | Elbow |
| 6/10/22 | Elbow |
| 9/10/20 | Blister |
| 8/23/20 | Blister |
| 6/29/18 | Right ribcage soreness |
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Major injuries Walker Buehler suffered in the MLB
These are the major injuries that Walker Buehler has suffered in his MLB career, as of March 2025:
Right rib micro-fracture and right rib soreness
This was Walker Buehler’s first injury in the MLB. He was drilled on the right side of his chest due to a 108 mph hit from Trevor Story on May 21, 2018, as per MLB's official website. His X-ray tests initially proved to be negative and he continued to play with his team. However, he was feeling the pain and his right rib microfracture was discovered later in an MRI. As a result, he was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 12, 2018, and was reactivated on June 28, 2018. Unfortunately, he was again placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 29, 2018, due to his suffering from right rib soreness. He played in the minor leagues while recovering, as per MLB's official website. He eventually returned on July 13, 2020.
Elbow injury
Walker Buehler suffered from an elbow injury on June 10, 2022, when he had to leave a game against the San Francisco Giants after four innings, as per LA Times. He had to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs. Unfortunately, he also had to undergo Tommy John surgery to replace his UCL and fix his flexor tendon. He was unable to return to the field for the rest of the 2022 season and the entire 2023 MLB season. Walker Buehler was finally reactivated by the team on November 6, 2023.
Hip injury
Walker Buehler suffered from a right hip inflammation on June 19, 2024, and had to be placed on the 15-day injured list, as per MLB's official website. He had been facing problems with his hip for some time and spent his rehab assignment with the minor leagues. The Los Angeles Dodgers finally reactivated from the 15-day injured list on August 14, 2024.
FAQ's On Walker Buehler
A. Buehler was selected by the Dodgers 24th overall in the 2015 MLB draft
A. Walker Buehler is under a one-year contract with the Red Sox, as of March 2025.
A. Walker Buehler debuted in the MLB on September 7, 2017 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A. Walker Buehler is a two-time All-Star, as of March 2025.
