Operation major league rehab assignment didn’t go so well for Walker Buehler and the Dodgers Thursday. The young starter followed up five strong innings from Clayton Kershaw by getting hit around the yard by the playoff-caliber lineup of the Cubs.
Buehler faced nine batters and only recorded three outs in what was supposed to be a three-inning appearance out of the bullpen. When all was said and done, the Cubs hung five runs on his ledger and sent him to an early shower without any progression towards a return to the Dodgers’ rotation.