Despite poor results, Walker Buehler could rejoin Dodgers’ rotation soon

OAKLAND — Walker Buehler’s rehab outings with Triple-A Oklahoma City have left much to be desired, but the right-hander is one start away from rejoining the Dodgers’ starting rotation.

The right-hander started for OKC on Thursday and gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks in 3⅓ innings. He threw 86 pitches to record those 10 outs and has allowed eight runs on 15 hits and five walks in 6⅔ innings over two starts since rejoining OKC for a second rehab stint, this time following a hip injury.