An activation-happy Monday shuffles playing time

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers activated RHP Walker Buehler from the 15-day IL and placed RHP Joe Kelly on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. 
IMPACT: High 
BHQ SPIN: Buehler was activated to make the start Monday, May 6 against the Marlins, making his first Major League appearance since his August 2022 Tommy John surgery. Buehler gave up 6 H and 3 ER, with 0 BB and 4 K over 4 IP. Buehler made six rehab appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, with a maximum pitch count of 86 pitches, so should be stretched out to join the Dodgers starting rotation. We expect the Dodgers to monitor his workload carefully, as he pitched just 22 innings in 2022 and 2 innings in 2023. We currently project him for...

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