The Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-handed pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, was forced to halt his rehab start due to lingering soreness. According to the OC Register, an MRI did not show any new incidents. However, Kershaw won’t be able to throw again for at least a week before he tries to ramp back up. Despite this setback, the good news is that it should not significantly impact his timeline for a return in August.
In his first rehab outing, Kershaw threw 36 pitches over three innings. He still needs to build up to at least five innings and around 75 pitches before being considered for activation. The original plan was for Kershaw to return sometime in August, and this one-week shutdown should not disrupt that timeline significantly. The Dodgers have been dealing with several pitching injuries throughout the season, including significant players like Walker Buehler, Dustin May, and Tony Gonsolin in addition to Kershaw. However, despite these challenges, the Dodgers still hold an 8.5-game lead in the NL West with a 48-31 record.
Overall, the Dodgers are managing their pitching challenges while maintaining a strong position in the division. Setbacks in Kershaw’s rehab are expected given the nature of his surgery. The team remains focused on his long-term recovery and getting him back to full strength while taking a cautious approach to avoid any further complications.
