The Dodgers aren't expected to activate Kershaw (back) from the 10-day disabled list to start until either Friday or Saturday against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Kershaw looked as strong as ever in his rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, covering five innings and giving up one run on two hits and no walks while striking out eight. He pushed his pitch count to 71 in the outing, which was likely enough for the Dodgers to bring him back without much concern about his ability to work deep into a start. With Kershaw's impending return, manager Dave Roberts told Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times that it's a "good possibility" the Dodgers will deploy a six-man rotation the rest of the season, a luxury afforded to the team thanks to its massive division lead.