Walker Buehler now starting Friday for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler will now start on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means:
Buehler was bumped up a day after Clayton Kershaw was scratched and placed on the 15-day injured list with a hip injury. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 1.96 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 32 strikeouts and 9 walks through 36 2/3 innings this season.
Buehler is averaging 35.7 FanDuel points through six starts this season. According to FantasyPros, Dodger Stadium has the fourth-highest park factor for homers (1.223), but it also has the fifth-lowest park factor for singles (0.947) and second-lowest for triples (0.475).
Source:
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic
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