Kershaw (back) threw two simulated innings Tuesday and "came out of it well" according to manager Dave Roberts, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

One would think Kershaw would need a minor league rehab start after only building up to two innings Tuesday, but David Vassegh of 570 AM Los Angeles is reporting that the Dodgers are undecided as to whether Kershaw will next pitch in the majors or the minors. Roberts suggested Kershaw will need to build up to five innings, but he left the door open for Kershaw to do so in a major league game. Either way, the three-time Cy Young winner seems to be closing in on a return following a lengthy absence.