Buehler, selected 24th overall in last month’s MLB Draft, will need Tommy John surgery after an examination during his physical revealed possible structural issues with his elbow.
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Buehler signed for $1.78 million, about $300,000 less than anticipated because of the injury. Buehler’s elbow injury played into his disappointing three-inning outing in the national championship game against Virginia.
The Dodgers also signed sixth-round pick Edwin Rios, a first baseman from FIU. But Louisville pitcher Kyle Funkhouser, the 35th overall pick, decided to return to college for his senior season.
