Los Angeles Dodgers star Walker Buehler is going to be out of action for the remainder of the year.
The Dodgers announced Monday that the 28-year-old is set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery on Aug. 23.
Los Angeles DodgersWalker Buehler will have season-ending elbow surgery on August 23 performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that prior to Monday's announcement, Los Angeles had been "cautiously optimistic" that Buehler would be able to begin throwing on the mound in about a week and be ready in time for the playoffs.