Dodgers News: Ace Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Walker Buehler underwent a surgical procedure.

Sep 8, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Over the weekend, Walker Buehler came out of his start early with what was later reported as a flexor strain. This meant that while the injury would not require surgery, the Dodgers would still be without the ace for quite some time.

Unfortunately, Buehler did need to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove some bone spurs regardless. Originally, the ace pitcher was going to have it done in the offseason, but due to his flexor tendon strain, he and the Dodgers opted to get it done now.

Bill Plunkett, of the OC Register, reported that Buehler confirmed the surgery on Monday.

#Dodgers Walker Buehler said he had a bone spur removed from his elbow arthroscopically yesterday. Unrelated to flexor strain. Doesn’t change timeline.

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 14, 2022

While this may not be the update we were hoping for, the good news is Buehler may not need any additional time to recuperate from the surgery. Hopefully, the removal of those bone spurs will ease some pain and Walker Buehler can get back to being Walker f*n Buehler sooner rather than later. 

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The window for his recovery is still estimated at 10-12 weeks.