Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) was seen throwing off a mound on Wednesday, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. The 36-year-old has been sidelined since late August due to a bone spur in his toe and is already starting to make significant progress in his recovery. The team has expressed that they do not expect the three-time Cy Young winner to return in the regular season but hope he will be available in October. Kershaw underwent offseason elbow surgery and missed a majority of the 2024 season before returning in late July. Through 30 innings this season, he has held a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Kershaw would bring a much-needed boost to a decimated Dodger rotation in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) has thrown off a portable mound but is still dealing with pain in his toe. Kershaw was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 31 with a bone spur in his left big toe. It's good news that the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer is throwing off a mound, but the fact that he still has pain in his toe probably makes him more of a long shot to return to the Dodgers' starting rotation before the end of September. And depending on how Kershaw recovers from here on out, there's a realistic chance he won't be stretched out enough to be considered an option in the playoffs. The three-time Cy Young winner and former MVP had offseason shoulder surgery and has only made seven starts in 2024, going 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP and a 24:9 K:BB in 30 innings pitched for the Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) threw off a makeshift mound in the outfield at Dodger Stadium on Monday before the game against the Chicago Cubs. During the session, Kershaw didn't wear a shoe on his left foot to test out his injured toe. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer is attempting to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season in September after dealing with a bone spur in his big left toe. The Dodgers are basically approaching this hoping to have Kershaw 100% for the postseason in October, but if he does return from the IL this month, he's unlikely to be able to make more than a start or two for fantasy purposes. Kershaw allowed eight earned runs on 12 hits while walking three and striking out five in his last two starts before landing on the IL, and his playoff struggles have been well-documented.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) will require a walking boot and also probably needs more tests on his injured left big toe, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe and was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, although he was able to play catch before Sunday's contest at Chase Field against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. The 36-year-old southpaw is eligible to come off the IL on Sept. 15, but there's currently no timetable for his return, and fantasy managers should probably expect his absence to extend beyond that date if he needs a walking boot. With time running out in the final month of the 2024 regular season, the Dodgers will just be hoping that Kershaw might be able to help them for what they are expecting to be a deep playoff run in October.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day IL due to a bone spur in his toe. The lefty was removed in the second inning of his start on Friday after giving up a home run to Corbin Carroll on a 67 MPH curveball, well below his average velocity for his curve. "There's so much swelling, he can barely move around with it," manager Dave Roberts said of the injury. Kershaw has spent most of the 2024 season recovering from a shoulder injury that kept him out of game action until late July. There's no estimate for when Kershaw could potentially return to the Dodgers' rotation, but it likely wouldn't be until a playoff run. Fantasy managers should be fine to cut Kershaw from their roster and look elsewhere for starting pitching help. A great option from the Dodgers would be Gavin Stone, who has posted a 3.25 ERA and a 9.76 K/9 over his last five starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe that he's been dealing with, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the skipper is expecting a possible injured-list move. "I'd be shocked if we don't make an IL move or two," Roberts said. Kershaw was removed from his start on Friday against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field after one-plus inning due to the toe injury and will now miss at least the next couple of weeks. If the Dodgers decide to take it slow with the 36-year-old three-time Cy Young winner, we may not see him again until the postseason. The future Hall of Famer got a late start to his 2024 season due to a left-shoulder injury and has only made seven starts this year, sporting a career-low 18.1% strikeout rate with a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 30 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) left his start on Friday early against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field with left big-toe pain. Kershaw made it through only one inning in the start of a huge weekend series in Arizona, and he gave up three earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out none before he hit the showers. It's not an arm injury, but it's yet another ailment for the 36-year-old, who hasn't been able to stay healthy in recent seasons. The future Hall of Famer came into Friday's start having made only six starts in 2024 due to a left-shoulder injury. The 10-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner will now be up in the air for his next start, depending on the severity of his injury. Heading into the final month of the regular season, the Dodgers' top priority will be having Kershaw healthy for another playoff run in October.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw tossed six scoreless innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The left-hander struck out two batters and allowed four hits in his six innings of work. The 36-year-old veteran is 2-1 this season in five starts with a 2.63 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. He has 19 strikeouts in 24 innings. This was a little bit of a vintage Kershaw performance and he has shown that there is still a bit of magic left in his left arm.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was roughed up in his second start of the season on Wednesday against the hosting division-rival San Diego Padres at Petco Park, taking his first loss of the year after allowing three runs on six hits and one walk and failing to record a strikeout. After putting out six hitters via the K in his 2024 regular-season debut last Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, Kershaw stumbled a bit on Wednesday against San Diego and labored through 3 2/3 innings. Better days are ahead for the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer, who has begun the year by giving up five runs over 7 2/3 frames. With that said, fantasy managers should proceed with caution in Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw went four innings in his season debut against the San Francisco Giants Thursday afternoon, fanning six in a no-decision. Kershaw scattered six hits and two runs and walked two while throwing 72 pitches. The veteran is a welcome addition to a starting rotation currently decimated by injuries. His next start should come next Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and Dylan Cease, who threw a no-hitter today.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is set to make his 2024 season debut on Thursday as the Dodgers face their division rival San Francisco Giants, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. The three-time Cy Young winner underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason and has faced a few setbacks, which delayed his return. The Dodgers may opt to exercise caution with the 36-year-old and may have him on a pitch count in his first few starts. Last summer, the southpaw posted an excellent 2.46 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 40:137 BB:K ratio across 131 innings. Kershaw should be added in all leagues as he should provide strong ratios throughout the second half and be in line to receive several wins pitching behind a strong Dodgers team.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) could join the big league rotation this week during the Dodgers' four game series against the San Francisco Giants that starts on Monday. Kershaw just completed a rehab start on Friday, allowing three runs in four innings, so if he were to go on five days rest then that would put him in position to start Thursday's game. Currently the Dodgers are slated to start Gavin Stone on Thursday afternoon but that could change with Kershaw's availability. The future hall-of-famer has been out all season recovering from shoulder surgery and will be a very welcome addition to a roster that has incurred many injuries in the 2024 season. Fantasy managers should get ready to get the lefty in their lineups as soon as he is activated, though he will likely be on a pitch count his first few starts. If he doesn't start during the Giants series, his next opportunity would be over the weekend where the Dodgers will travel to Houston and face the Astros.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night. It will be Kershaw's third rehab start and second since being briefly shut down because of left-shoulder soreness. He made it through three scoreless and hitless innings in his last rehab start last Saturday for Oklahoma City, walking one and striking out five. It was a big step for the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer after a setback in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. It was his first appearance since June 19. If Kershaw's rehab start on Friday goes well, there's a chance that the Dodgers will feel he's ready to come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2024 debut sometime next week. While fantasy managers can't expect Kershaw to be an ace at the tail end of his career, he still has the potential to be a solid mid-rotation starter in all leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was sharp on the mound during his latest rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. The southpaw struck out five batters over three scoreless innings. Kershaw walked one batter and didn't allow a hit during this rehab start. The organization seemed thrilled about the progress Kershaw is making. He'll make another four or five inning rehab start on Friday. If all goes well, Kershaw could be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and will go three innings. Kershaw had been nearing a return from offseason surgery on his left shoulder when he experienced soreness in his arm during a rehab game with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on June 19. But imaging didn't show anything alarming and shots have alleviated the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer's pain, so he's now back to building his arm back up for his 2024 debut. We probably won't see Kershaw until late July and there are plenty of injury concerns with him these days, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt and is worth stashing in all fantasy leagues to close out the second half of the season. Kershaw was able to make 24 starts in 2023 and went 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. This time 10 days ago, Kershaw threw a bullpen and reported discomfort in his surgically repaired left shoulder. But after an MRI exam, "some shots" have cleared things up for Kershaw to return to throwing. "I don't want to say if it's before the (All-Star) break or right after the break, but I'm encouraged where he's at right now," manager Dave Roberts said. The three-time Cy Young winner is expected to rejoin LA's starting rotation this summer, but the team isn't going to rush the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer. If Kershaw's bullpen goes well on Wednesday, he could be cleared to resume a minor-league rehab assignment and make his 2024 debut early in the second half of the season after the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) has started throwing again after experiencing shoulder soreness last week. Kershaw said he was relieved an MRI exam didn't reveal any more damage and that some "shots" helped alleviate the discomfort in his left arm. He is hopeful the pause won't push his timeline back too much into the second half of the season. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer has been out all season following left-shoulder surgery in the offseason. It remains to be seen when he might be available to return to LA's starting rotation, but the Dodgers almost certainly won't rush him back after the All-Star break in mid-July. Because of his recent shutdown, it most likely means we won't see him until August. Fantasy managers stashing Kershaw in an IL spot must be patient and shouldn't expect him to be dominant when he does make his 2024 debut.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) won't make a start on Tuesday and will be shut down from throwing for a week. The veteran left-hander has reportedly been feeling soreness in his shoulder since throwing a bullpen session last week. The MRI showed no new damage on his shoulder, so it just sounds like soreness. Fantasy managers that were hopeful to get Kershaw back we'll have to wait a little longer.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) reported soreness during Saturday's bullpen session. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Kershaw's next rehab outing on Tuesday could be pushed back. The southpaw threw three innings during a rehab outing with Single-A on Wednesday and was scheduled to throw another rehab outing on Tuesday. The Dodgers will monitor Kershaw over the next few days. He owned a 2.46 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 137:40 K: BB across 131 2/3 innings in 2023. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Kershaw, who is expected to return sometime around the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his second minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kershaw looked sharp in his first rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, giving up just one run on two hits while walking one and striking out five in three innings of work. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw got his fastball up to 90 mph and continues to build up his arm after having offseason surgery on his left shoulder. The three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer has a ways to go in his rehab assignment and probably isn't going to be ready to make his 2024 debut for the Dodgers until after the All-Star break in mid-July. Kershaw is no longer a fantasy ace and has had his fair share of injuries in recent years, but he can still be effective in all fantasy formats if he can stay healthy in the second half.