Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start on Sunday in Single-A. The expectation is that Kershaw will be able to throw three or four innings. After that, the 34-year-old will hopefully be able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation by next weekend. Kershaw has been sidelined since mid-May, but appears close to returning to a big league mound.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) will make his first minor league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, and he could rejoin the Dodgers after that if all goes well. Meanwhile, left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend. Kershaw threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and has made good progress of late. Fantasy managers can't wait to get Kershaw back into their lineups, as he was performing at his usual Cy Young level before going on the injured list. Heaney hasn't pitched since mid-April due to left shoulder pain, so his rehab assignment figures to require multiple outings.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday consisting of 30 to 35 pitches, and skipper Dave Roberts said there have been talks about Kershaw starting a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. The 34-year-old left-hander has been on the injured list since May 13 but has thrown two bullpens in the last three days as he ramps up his activity. He'll likely need multiple rehab appearances before he's given the green light to return to the Dodgers starting rotation, but fantasy managers should be getting excited about an early June return. Kershaw was dominant in five starts before his injury, posting a 1.80 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 32 K's and only three walks in 30 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. It was Kershaw's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list with SI joint inflammation earlier this month. He will throw another bullpen, and the next step will likely be a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old future Hall of Famer was lights-out before his injury, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, three walks and 32 strikeouts in 30 innings over five starts. Fantasy managers can't get Kershaw back soon enough, but make no mistake, the Dodgers will not rush him back.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) said that he started throwing a few days ago and is out to 90 feet. The 34-year-old left-hander is probably at least a week away from throwing bullpen sessions, and the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back too soon. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner will likely return at some point in late June, barring any setbacks along the way. Fantasy managers will be happy to get him back whenever he returns, as he was posting a 1.80 ERA, a 0.73 WHIP, three walks and 32 strikeouts in 30 innings over five starts before he landed on the injured list. Fellow lefty Tyler Anderson has benefitted in the Dodgers rotation in real life and fantasy.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is probably "a couple weeks away" from throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 34-year-old left-hander was placed on the injured list and received an epidural injection for his inflammation in his right SI joint. Kershaw couldn't throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and the Dodgers won't rush him back onto the mound. With the delay in the his throwing program, the future Hall of Famer is unlikely to return now until the end of June. It's a shame, too, since he was 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, three walks and 32 strikeouts in 30 innings over five starts before his injury. The Dodgers biggest priority is having Kershaw available late in the season, so fantasy managers will have to be patient.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) will not be throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that the team is unsure when the veteran will be able to partake in a bullpen session at this point. Kershaw is dealing with soreness in his right SI joint and he has been on the 15-day injured list since last Friday, May 13. His inability to complete a bullpen session on Wednesday indicates that he won't be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is still experiencing pain and is "unlikely" to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw landed on the injured list last Friday after experiencing soreness in his right SI joint, and he received an epidural injection in order to clear out the inflammation. The 34-year-old will be delayed at least a few days, but he's unlikely to be ready to rejoin the team's rotation by the end of the month. The future Hall of Famer was excellent in five starts before the injury, allowing only six earned runs while walking three and striking out 32 in 30 innings. Continue to stash Kershaw in all fantasy formats. Left-hander Tyler Anderson should remain in the rotation through the end of the month.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) got an MRI on Friday and the results showed no structural damage for the southpaw. Kershaw was placed on the injured list earlier on Friday after getting an epidural on Thursday. The positive MRI results are good news after Kershaw had already indicated to reporters that he was confident he would be ready to return after his 15-day stay on the IL was over. Kershaw has made five starts for the Dodgers this season, posting a 4-0 record with a 1.80 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and 32 strikeouts over 30 innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right SI joint, the team reports. Left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been recalled in a corresponding move. Kershaw was off to a fantastic start in 2022, pitching to a 4-0 record, 1.80 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 32 strikeouts over 30 innings. This is just one of many times the former MVP has been sidelined in his career, and he hasn't pitched more than 178 1/3 innings since 2015. The good news is that Kershaw could have a minimal stay on the IL, but they'll be cautious not to bring him back too soon. Walker Buehler will start in Kershaw's place Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. In the third inning, he struck out Dustin Garneau to tie Hall of Famer Don Sutton for the most strikeouts in Dodgers history. The southpaw fanned Spencer Torkelson for his 2,697th strikeout to pass Sutton on the all-time list in the fourth frame. Kershaw is enjoying a solid season, posting a 3-0 record with 2.35 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts over 20 innings in 2022. The 34-year-old's next scheduled start is this weekend on the road against the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins on the road. The Dodgers wanted to get him built up as much as possible, and Kershaw faced hitters on Thursday (five innings worth). Walker Buehler is getting the Opening Day nod on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, with Tony Gonsolin and Julio Urias finishing off the opening series in Colorado. Kershaw is fully healthy after missing the postseason last year, so he shouldn't be restricted at all in Minnesota. The Twins aren't the easiest matchup out there, but it's better than pitching at hitter-friendly Coors Field to open the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will be ready for his first start in the rotation, wherever that may be. Kershaw dealt with a left forearm injury that kept him from pitching in the postseason last October, but barring any setbacks this spring, he should be ready for the regular season. The 33-year-old future Hall of Famer returned to LA on a one-year, $17 million deal this offseason. Kershaw has still been solid when on the mound for the Dodgers, but fantasy managers need to factor in all of his injuries in recent seasons when considering him as more of a back-end starter on draft day. In 2021, he had a 3.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 144 K's and 21 walks in 121 1/3 innings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on a one-year deal on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal was later announced to be worth $17 million. It was pretty much either return to the only team he's called home or sign with his hometown Texas Rangers in free agency. The 33-year-old southpaw chose LA and will return in 2022. Kershaw dealt with a forearm injury late last season and missed the playoffs, eventually finishing 10-8 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 144 and walking 21 in 121 2/3 innings over 22 starts. The future Hall of Famer has still been good when healthy, but after a couple injury plagued seasons, Kershaw is quickly becoming an injury risk as more of a back-end fantasy starter on draft day.

There is heavy industry expectation that free-agent left-hander Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2022 season. Kershaw became a free agent last November when the team didn't extend him a qualifying offer. The 33-year-old eight-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer dealt with forearm problems in 2021 and ended up making 22 starts. He went 10-8 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 144 strikeouts and 21 walks in his 121 2/3 innings. Kershaw has still been very good when he's been on the mound in recent seasons, but he's made a total of 32 starts in the last two seasons combined due to injuries, and he's become a much riskier fantasy starter than ever before.

Free-agent starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw may choose to retire if he doesn't sign with his hometown Texas Rangers in 2022, according to a former teammate of Kershaw's. The future Hall of Fame left-hander became a free agent when the Los Angeles Dodgers chose not to make him a qualifying offer. The door is open for a return to LA, but the Rangers were expressing interest in Kershaw before the lockout in early December of last year. The 33-year-old battled injuries in 2021 and posted a 3.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 144 strikeouts and 21 walks in 121 2/3 innings over 22 starts. The eight-time All-Star has become more of a back-end fantasy starter heading into the 2022 season, especially since he's still without a team.

The Texas Rangers have contacted veteran free agent Clayton Kershaw, according to Rangers manager Chris Woodward. The future Hall of Famer spent 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, compiling a career 2.49 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 27.6 K%. His 2021 was injury-riddled, appearing in only 22 games and missing the entire postseason. He was still solid when on the mound, pitching to a 3.55 ERA and 3.00 FIP with 144 strikeouts in 121.1 IP. The 33-year old isn't the pitcher he once was, but when healthy will still provide any team with a top of the rotation arm. Fantasy managers should show caution given Kershaw's late-season injury troubles, but the lefty is still a multi-category contributor when he's on the mound.

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw was a candidate to receive a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer after completing his three-year, $93 million deal. It doesn't mean that the left-hander's tenure with the Dodgers is over after 14 years, as he could still return to the team on a separate deal in free agency. The three-time Cy Young winner and 2014 National League MVP didn't play in the playoffs due to forearm discomfort in his left arm, but he avoided ligament damage. It's unclear if the 33-year-old will be ready for the start of the 2022 season, and he posted a 3.55 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 144 and walking only 21 in 121 2/3 innings in 2021. We think there's still a pretty good chance that the Dodgers will try to bring Kershaw back next season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers received good news following an MRI on starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) on Tuesday. The MRI showed no signs of ligament damage, meaning he won't require Tommy John surgery. He's still ruled out for the postseason, but it now seems like he has a good shot at being ready for spring training next year, barring any setbacks. The Dodgers star had yet another strong year in 2021 despite dealing with multiple injuries. He made 22 starts and went 10-8 with a 3.55 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is dealing with left forearm discomfort and might not be available to pitch at all in the postseason, regardless of how far the Dodgers make it. The Dodgers called up fellow pitcher Mitch White to fill Kershaw's roster spot. The three-time Cy Young winner made 22 starts this year and went 10-8 with a 3.55 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP and a 29.5% strikeout rate. He had a bit of bad luck this year as his 3.17 xERA was well below his actual ERA.