LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 04: Members of the military hold an American flag on the field during the national anthem before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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If the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to make a run at a World Series, they will have to do so without one of their best pitchers.
Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been ruled out for the season.
Buehler will undergo season-ending elbow surgery.
“Dodgers starter Walker Buehler will have season-ending elbow surgery on Aug. 23. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache,” reports Robert Murray.
It’s a crushing blow to the Dodgers, who were hoping to get Buehler back for a playoff push.
“Well this is a big deal,” one fan wrote.
“Good thing we got an elite starter at the deadline,” one fan quipped.
“Dr. Neal ElAttrache is busy next week. Tomorrow: Zach Wilson’s knee surgery. Next Tuesday: Walker Buehler’s elbow surgery,” another fan pointed out.
The Dodgers are currently the NL favorites, although the Mets could be considered the favorites now by many.