Kershaw (back) is expected to play catch on flat ground again Saturday, David Vassegh of 570 AM Los Angeles reports.

Slowly but surely, Kershaw is rebuilding his strength on flat ground in preparation for a return to mound work. There is no set date for him to throw a bullpen session, but it would seem he at least has a chance to throw off elevated ground by the end of next week. At that point, a tentative timetable for his return may finally start to take shape.