Had the Dodgers' starting rotation been healthy, there's a chance Buehler would not have even started in the playoffs, but injuries to Tyler Glasnow, Gavin Stone, River Ryan, and

The Dodgers needed someone from their long list of 2024 starting pitchers to step up, and Buehler, just rounding into form after Tommy John surgery, was that guy.

The Dodgers extend Teoscar Hernández a qualifying offer while declining to give one to right-hander Walker Buehler, who officially becomes a free agent.