LOS ANGELES -- For Walker Buehler, the Dodgers' first-round draft pick this year, the high of being drafted was only matched by the low of undergoing Tommy John surgery that will force him to miss all of the 2016 season.
Buehler signed for $314,000 below his slot value after doctors discovered the need for Tommy John surgery during his physical with the team. Buehler had surgery six weeks ago, performed by team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and has been at the Dodgers' extended spring facility in Arizona for the past five weeks to start his rehab.
"Baseball is a high and low game.