Dodgers P Walker Buehler making 2024 debut vs. Marlins after almost 2 years recovering from elbow surgery WPXI [Video]

Starting pitcher Walker Buehler is making his long-awaited return to the majors.

Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers manager, told the media Wednesday that Buehler, who has been recovering from elbow surgery for nearly two years, will make his first start of the 2024 season on Monday against the Miami Marlins.

Buehler’s last rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City went well. He gave up one run on seven hits with zero walks and five strikeouts over five innings. Roberts had said earlier in the week that Buehler would likely be called up if his final rehab start was successful.

Monday’s start against the Marlins is the final step in a long recovery journey for Buehler. He last appeared on a major league mound in June 2022, when he exited a start with …