According to multiple reports coming from spring camp on Sunday afternoon, the Dodgers expect two of their most valuable pitchers—Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler—to be ready for the beginning of the season.
Seemingly, there was never much concern about Buehler, despite the righty still not having made an official Cactus League appearance. Management has decided to handle him lightly so far in camp in a cautionary effort after his high workload in 2018.
On Saturday, Buehler finally pitched to live hitters on the back fields. He threw a total of 21 pitches against two different batters—newly acquired utility man Brad Miller and minor league middle infielder Omar Estevez.