Walker Buehler Reports Elbow Pain-Free After Years of Recovery

Walker Buehler, currently competing for a spot in the Padres' rotation on a minor league deal, reports that his elbow pain has finally subsided after more than three years of recovery from his second Tommy John surgery. The 31-year-old right-hander made his spring debut Thursday against the Mariners, allowing two earned runs over three innings with four strikeouts. Buehler remains uncertain of the specific cause for his improvement but is optimistic about his health moving forward.