The Dodgers placed starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, with the Orange County Register reporting the move is retroactive to March 23. Kershaw felt some discomfort in his back while throwing Saturday afternoon, after already having been scratched from Sunday's start against the Padres as a result of the injury.
This is the first time Kershaw has landed on the disabled list in his major-league career. He could miss minimal time as he is eligible to return from the DL April 7. He has already made one start this season, pitching 6 2/3 one-run innings against the Diamondbacks in Australia.