Clayton Kershaw Health, Injury Updates & History

As he makes his way back from knee and toe injuries, Kershaw allowed two earned runs on two hits and...

Kershaw was removed from his start on Aug 30, then added to the 15-day IL due to a bone spur in his left big toe causing significant pain and swelling. The earliest he could return is Sept. 15.

Will be activated from the 60-day IL to start the July 25th game against the Giants after recovering from left shoulder surgery.

Recommenced throwing after experiencing shoulder soreness in his surgically-repaired left shoulder and being shut down for one week. Likely this delay will push his return to the Dodgers back at least a week and he will be carefully monitored during his rehab appearances.

Will stop throwing for a week to address lingering soreness in his surgically-repaired left shoulder, This will delay his rehab appearances and planned return to the Dodgers.

After recovering well from a series of simulated games he is expected to make a rehab start on June 19. Will need several rehab appearances and if good progress continues in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, he should return to the Dodgers around All-Star break.

Is still dealing with left shoulder issues after being sidelined for a month - next start is pushed back 4 days

Pro Baseball Docs do not expect him to pitch before the All-Star break - dealing with left shoulder inflammation that caused him to leave his last start

The oft injured pitcher is heathy now going into the playoffs