Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace Walker Buehler is attracting interest from the Atlanta Braves in the free agent market, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

MLBTradeRumors laid out their thoughts in video form, with a link here.

Buehler, 30, helped the Dodgers win the World Series this season, securing the final out in Game 5 against the New York Yankees. Although he emerged as a hero in the playoffs, it was a generally difficult year for Buehler.

The right-hander returned from Tommy John surgery he underwent in late 2022 and went just 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA. He made 16 starts, striking out just 64 batters in 75.1 innings.

Before Tommy John surgery, Buehler was one of the best arms in all of baseball. From 2017 to 2022, he went 46-16 and helped the Dodgers reaching the World Series in 2017 and 2018 before winning the title in 2020.

Buehler is a two-time All-Star who has already received Cy Young votes in two separate seasons. Given the unknown about his current situation, it’s difficult to predict what a deal might look like for him. He could be enticed to take a one-year deal and return to free agency in 2026, or he could seek a modest mid-term deal.

As for the Bravethey could use another starter since Spencer Strider is expected to miss part of next year as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Charlie Morton is a free agent and could leave.

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