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L.A. Dodgers • #22 • SP

Clayton Kershaw

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Mon, Mar 10
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Tue, Mar 11
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Tue, Mar 25
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Tue, Mar 18
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Wed, Mar 19
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Clayton Kershaw still carries great respect within baseball as he reaches the end of a Hall of Fame career, but his inability to avoid injury has made the three-time Cy Young Award winner a major gamble in fantasy. Last season, he didn't pitch for the Dodgers until late July after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, then made just seven starts before being done for the campaign due to bone spurs in his left big toe. Over his seven appearances, the southpaw showed flashes of his former brilliance -- in a three-start stretch to begin August, for example, he allowed just two runs over 16.1 innings with a 13:3 K:BB -- but he also had some ugly outings and logged an overall mediocre 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. It's worth remembering that Kershaw was an All-Star the two years prior and registered a 2.37 ERA and 9.6 K/9 over 258 innings during those campaigns, so his 2024 sample size may be too small to indicate that he's emptied out the tank. Still, Kershaw is slated to undergo surgery to both his toe and left knee in the offseason, and though he's indicated a plan to return to Los Angeles in 2025, he's very unlikely to be ready to pitch by the start of the campaign and could have his workload heavily managed upon his return.

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2024 476.7 30.0 2 2 — 24 9 4.50 1.50
2023 383.516 131.7 13 5 — 137 40 2.46 1.06
3y Avg. 278.515.5 96.0 9 3 — 99 24 2.63 1.05
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Shifted to 60-day IL

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    The Dodgers transferred Kershaw (toe/knee) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kershaw was initially placed on the 15-day injured list prior to Game 1 of the Tokyo Series, which seemingly indicated that the veteran southpaw was ahead of schedule in his rehab from offseason surgeries on his left knee and left big toe. However, he has now moved to the 60-day IL, which opens up a roster spot for Matt Sauer and keeps Kershaw on his expected return timeline. The 36-year-old is now ineligible to return to Los Angeles until May 27, though he's hopeful to be fully healthy by then.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Starting season on 15-day IL

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    Kershaw (toe) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. It was reported earlier in camp that Kershaw expected to begin the regular season on the 60-day IL, so this may be a sign that he's further along in his recovery than expected. Even so, the Dodgers won't make any moves to rush him back from offseason left toe and left knee surgery.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Feeling good after surgeries

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    Kershaw said Thursday that he's "not 100 percent yet" but has felt good while throwing off the mound "a couple times" this spring since undergoing surgeries in November on his left big toe and left knee, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Kershaw is unlikely to be cleared to pitch in games at any point during Cactus League play, as the southpaw has already acknowledged that he expects to begin the season on the 60-day injured list, which would delay his 2025 debut until at least late May. That said, he seems to have thus far avoided any snags during his spring throwing progression, and he could be cleared to resume facing hitters in live batting practice before camp comes to a close in late March.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Expected to go on 60-day IL

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    Kershaw (toe/knee) said Thursday that he expects to be placed on the 60-day injured list but is hopeful of being ready once those 60 days are up, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kershaw underwent surgery on both his left knee and left toe during the offseason, but he has passed a physical and his one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Dodgers became official Thursday. The future Hall of Famer has been throwing on flat ground, but it's not clear when he might be ready for mound work. Kershaw will be brought along slowly, which is a luxury the Dodgers can afford given their rotation depth.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Reaches new deal

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    Kershaw (toe/knee) agreed to a one-year contract with the Dodgers and is in camp Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. The veteran lefty will earn between $5 million and $10 million guaranteed on the deal, which is expected to contain multiple performance-related bonuses. The 36-year-old declined his 2025 player option in November, but it's always been the expectation that he would remain in Los Angeles. Kershaw underwent surgery on both his left knee and left toe during the offseason and still has to receive a physical exam before the deal is finalized. He doesn't have an official return timeline but isn't expected to be in game-ready shape by Opening Day.
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  • Clayton Kershaw: Begins throwing progression

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    Kershaw (toe) has begun throwing and remains in contact with the Dodgers about returning to the organization, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said at the team's DodgerFest event Saturday that Kershaw and the organization are working to finalize a reunion. Kershaw had surgery on both his left toe and his left knee in the offseason and isn't expected to be ready to pitch by the start of the campaign, but he's publicly stated that he intends to return to Los Angeles for what would be his 18th big-league season. Given that timeline and the Dodgers' loaded rotation, there doesn't seem to be urgency to work out contract details, but it would be a major shock if Kershaw were to pitch for anyone except Los Angeles in 2025.
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  • Clayton Kershaw: Declines option

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    Kershaw (toe) became a free agent after declining his player option Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kershaw has publicly stated that he intends to pitch for the Dodgers next season, but he'll officially become a free agent while the two sides work toward a new contract. He made seven starts for LA during the 2024 campaign, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 24 strikeouts over 30.0 innings before his season was ended due to bone spurs in his left big toe.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Scheduled for surgery

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    Kershaw said Friday that he will undergo surgery on his toe and left knee Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kershaw's season came to an early end in late August due to bone spurs in his left big toe, and his toe surgery Wednesday will address the issue as well as a ruptured plantar plate. He has also been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee, which will require an additional procedure. A timeline for his return likely won't be available until after the operations, though the veteran lefty confidently said Friday that he will pitch for the Dodgers in 2025. Kershaw is 32 strikeouts away from reaching 3,000 for his career.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Plans to continue pitching in 2025

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    Kershaw (toe) said Monday in an interview on FOX that he plans to continue his baseball career in 2025, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Kershaw returned from left shoulder surgery in late July to make seven starts but saw his season end in late August due to a bone spur in his left big toe. It's not clear whether he might need surgery on the toe or if it will heal from rest, but Kershaw noted Monday that his shoulder and elbow feel "great." Kershaw has a $7.5 million player option for 2025 and it's not known if he just plans to pick that up or he and the Dodgers might work out a different agreement. Slated to turn 37 in March, Kershaw posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 30 innings in 2024.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Won't pitch again this season

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    Kershaw's injured toe has not improved, and he won't be available to pitch again in 2024 regardless of how far the Dodgers advance in the playoffs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Kershaw is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe and hasn't pitched since Aug. 30. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Saturday that the issue may have gotten worse as the veteran southpaw has tried to prepare for a return, and that will prevent Kershaw from pitching again this season. The future Hall of Famer was limited to a career-low seven appearances in 2024 and posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 30 innings.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Progress stalled

    Rotowire
    Kershaw (toe) will not be available for at least a couple more weeks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Manager Dave Roberts told the media that Kershaw's progress has stalled and that Kershaw is dealing with pain in his toe as well as other unspecific issues. It was already known that he would not be back for the regular season, though his status for the postseason now also appears to be in jeopardy.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Not ready to face hitters

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    Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Kershaw (toe) won't face hitters this week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Roberts added that Kershaw will continue to throw bullpen sessions, though the manager's comments make it seem highly unlikely that the veteran lefty makes another appearance during the regular season. He still has a chance to contribute to the Dodgers' playoff run, though that will likely depend on how fast his toe heals and how far Los Angeles advances in the postseason.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Throws bullpen session Friday

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    Kershaw (toe) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Manager Dave Roberts said that Kershaw's injured big left toe isn't at 100 percent, and the injury has prevented the veteran southpaw from executing pitches in a timely fashion, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Kershaw may need another bullpen session or two before facing live hitters as he aims to return from the 15-day injured list before the start of the playoffs.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Completes mound session

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    Kershaw (toe) threw an extended bullpen session Wednesday in Miami, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the left-hander threw between 80 and 83 pitches in what was Kershaw's first time on a mound since he landed on the 15-day injured list at the end of August with a bone spur in his left big toe. Roberts previously had said it was unlikely Kershaw would make it back before the end of the season, but the fact that Kershaw was able to throw so many pitches in the bullpen session Wednesday suggests the door is ajar for a return next week. Kershaw will likely need to face hitters in live batting practice or a simulated game before getting the green light to return from the IL.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Likely done for regular season

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    Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kershaw (toe) is unlikely to come off the 15-day injured list to make a start before the regular season ends, though a return for the playoffs remains possible, MLB.com reports. Since being placed on the IL on Aug. 31 due to a bone spur in his big toe, Kershaw has yet to resume throwing off a full mound. With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, he doesn't look as though he'll have enough time to ramp up to a starter's workload before the end of September. A return during the wild-card round of the playoffs may be ambitious as well, but Kershaw could make it back for the NLDS, should the Dodgers advance that far in the postseason and if he's able to ratchet up the intensity of his throwing program in the coming weeks without any setbacks. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can feel comfortable moving on from Kershaw at this point in favor of a healthy pitcher.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Throws off mound Monday

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    Kershaw (toe) was spotted throwing off a makeshift mound at Dodger Stadium on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Ardaya added that Kershaw was testing his ability to push off his big left toe by not wearing a shoe. It's another step in the right direction for Kershaw, who landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 31 due to a bone spur in his left big toe. A timeline for the veteran southpaw's return remains unclear.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Needs walking boot, imaging

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    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Kershaw will need to wear a walking boot and is likely to require scans on his injured left big toe, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kershaw was able to play catch Sunday just one day after landing on the 15-day injured list, which seemed like a good sign. However, the severity of the injury and potential timetable for Kershaw's return remains uncertain. The veteran left-hander will be eligible for activation Sept. 15.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Plays catch Sunday

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    Kershaw was spotted playing catch on the field prior to Sunday's 14-3 loss to the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Kershaw remains without a definitive timeline to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list, but the fact that he was able to do some throwing one day after being deactivated and two days after exiting his start against the Diamondbacks with a bone spur in his left big toe bodes well for a quick return. Manager Dave Roberts noted Saturday that the toe issue makes it difficult for Kershaw to move around, so the veteran southpaw may need to prove that he can comfortably field his position before the Dodgers have a better sense of when he might be activated. The Dodgers called up lefty Justin Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday to fill Kershaw's spot in the rotation.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Lands on injured list

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    The Dodgers placed Kershaw on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a bone spur in his left big toe. Kershaw was forced out of his start Friday against the Diamondbacks in the second inning due to the injury, and manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the southpaw's toe has swollen to the point where it's hard for him to move around, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kershaw will now be sidelined until at least Sept. 15, and the Dodgers will bring up Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide extra coverage in the bullpen for the time being. The Dodgers haven't announced who will take Kershaw's spot in the starting rotation.
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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Exits with injured toe

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    Kershaw was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with left big toe pain, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Kershaw was only able to get through one-plus innings Friday before his toe forced him out of the game, during which he surrendered three earned runs on three hits and a walk. The 36-year-old will presumably undergo further testing to determine if he's dealing with any structural damage, and his status for his next start is uncertain.
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