Walker Buehler made his return to Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday for a start against the Milwaukee Brewers after nearly two months on the injured list.
It did not go well.
Buehler walked the bases loaded in the first inning and was eventually pulled after allowing four runs in 3 1/3 innings pitched. The Brewers went on to a 5-4 victory.
It could have been worse for Buehler if not for a sensational double play on an outfield assist by Kevin Kiermaier that helped him out of a bases-loaded jam.
Buehler back after setback in return from Tommy John surgery
A two-time All-Star, Buehler made his initial return to the rotation in May after missing a season-plus due to Tommy John surgery. He struggled through eight starts that produced a 5.84 ERA and 1.292 WHIP with 58 strikeouts and 17 walks in 37 innings pitched.
He last pitched on June 19 before landing on the injured list with …