Coming off their 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been celebrating their latest championship almost non-stop. The guy who came in and shut the door for them in Game 5 was starter Walker Buehler, and now it seems like he and the Dodgers are looking to continue their relationship for at least another year or two.
“The expectation is Clayton Kershaw will return to the Dodgers,” reported the New York Post's Jon Heyman on Friday. “LA considered the qualifying offer for Walker Buehler and is talking to him about a possible return.”
Kershaw returning isn't surprising, as the Dodgers front office will likely let him pitch for the team until he retires. The bigger news is Buehler, who also had a dominant performance in Game 3 of the World Series to help the Dodgers build an insurmountable 3-0 lead over the Yankees. Considering how big of a role he played in LA's latest title run, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that there's interest in a reunion between the two sides.
Will Walker Buehler, Dodgers reunite in free agency?
The Dodgers are certainly favorites to capture another title in 2025, as the majority of the team will be returning. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez could potentially be the biggest name to leave outside of Buehler, but it's still very early in the free agency. These first few weeks are usually slower, so news that Buehler and Los Angeles are negotiating a new deal to stay together is a good development for both sides.
The former Vanderbilt Commodore has spent his entire professional career with Los Angeles. Although he's dealt with his fair share of injuries, his performance in his two World Series appearances show just how good he can be. The 30-year-old still possesses a great pitch mix and high velocity, so he should be able to get back to that near- Cy Young Award winning level he displayed in 2021. Will Buehler and the Dodgers continue to work together? It wouldn't be surprising at all to see them join forces again.
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