Dodgers: Making an Opening Day Case for Every Starter

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits the ball against Rich Hill #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Four of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 26: Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers the pitch during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Walker Buehler: Buehler was officially ruled out of starting opening day last night. He dealt with a dead arm period in spring training. The Dodgers slow played his return and while he should make a start the first time through the rotation, it won’t be on opening day. After shutting down the Red Sox in the World Series, no stage is too big for Walker and if he was able to pitch opening day he probably would’ve been the one to start.

Julio Urias: Despite missing more than a year due to shoulder surgery, Urias will begin the 2019 season just twenty-two years old still. Any concerns about Julio’s health have been eliminated this spring with his fastball velocity sitting around 94-96 miles per hour. It’s unclear if Urias will start the season in the rotation due to his innings limit but no pitcher has looked as filthy as him this spring.