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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Expected to go on 60-day IL
Clayton Kershaw (toe/knee) said Thursday that he expects to be placed on the 60-day injured list but is hopeful of being ready once those 60 days are up, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Kershaw underwent surgery on both his left knee and left toe during the offseason, but he has passed a physical and his one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers became official Thursday. The future Hall of Famer has been throwing on flat ground, but it's not clear when he might be ready for mound work. Kershaw will be brought along slowly, which is a luxury the Dodgers can afford given their rotation depth.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Reaches new deal
Clayton Kershaw (toe/knee) agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is in camp Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. The veteran lefty will earn between $5 million and $10 million guaranteed on the deal, which is expected to contain multiple performance-related bonuses.The 36-year-old declined his 2025 player option in November, but it's always been the expectation that he would remain in Los Angeles. Kershaw underwent surgery on both his left knee and left toe during the offseason and still has to receive a physical exam before the deal is finalized. He doesn't have an official return timeline but isn't expected to be in game-ready shape by Opening Day.
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Clayton Kershaw: Begins throwing progression
Clayton Kershaw (toe) has begun throwing and remains in contact with the Dodgers about returning to the organization, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said at the team's DodgerFest event Saturday that Kershaw and the organization are working to finalize a reunion. Kershaw had surgery on both his left toe and his left knee in the offseason and isn't expected to be ready to pitch by the start of the campaign, but he's publicly stated that he intends to return to Los Angeles for what would be his 18th big-league season. Given that timeline and the Dodgers' loaded rotation, there doesn't seem to be urgency to work out contract details, but it would be a major shock if Kershaw were to pitch for anyone except Los Angeles in 2025.
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Clayton Kershaw: Declines option
Clayton Kershaw (toe) became a free agent after declining his player option Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Kershaw has publicly stated that he intends to pitch for the Dodgers next season, but he'll officially become a free agent while the two sides work toward a new contract. He made seven starts for LA during the 2024 campaign, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 24 strikeouts over 30.0 innings before his season was ended due to bone spurs in his left big toe.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Scheduled for surgery
Clayton Kershaw said Friday that he will undergo surgery on his toe and left knee Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Kershaw's season came to an early end in late August due to bone spurs in his left big toe, and his toe surgery Wednesday will address the issue as well as a ruptured plantar plate. He has also been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee, which will require an additional procedure. A timeline for his return likely won't be available until after the operations, though the veteran lefty confidently said Friday that he will pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. Kershaw is 32 strikeouts away from reaching 3,000 for his career.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Plans to continue pitching in 2025
Clayton Kershaw (toe) said Monday in an interview on FOX that he plans to continue his baseball career in 2025, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.Kershaw returned from left shoulder surgery in late July to make seven starts but saw his season end in late August due to a bone spur in his left big toe. It's not clear whether he might need surgery on the toe or if it will heal from rest, but Kershaw noted Monday that his shoulder and elbow feel "great." Kershaw has a $7.5 million player option for 2025 and it's not known if he just plans to pick that up or he and the Los Angeles Dodgers might work out a different agreement. Slated to turn 37 in March, Kershaw posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 30 innings in 2024.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Won't pitch again this season
Clayton Kershaw's injured toe has not improved, and he won't be available to pitch again in 2024 regardless of how far the Los Angeles Dodgers advance in the playoffs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Kershaw is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe and hasn't pitched since Aug. 30. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Saturday that the issue may have gotten worse as the veteran southpaw has tried to prepare for a return, and that will prevent Kershaw from pitching again this season. The future Hall of Famer was limited to a career-low seven appearances in 2024 and posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 30 innings.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Not on NLDS roster
Clayton Kershaw (toe) does not have a roster spot for the NLDS versus San Diego.Kershaw's absence from the roster doesn't come as a surprise, as the veteran left-hander is still recovering from a toe injury. There is a possibility that he could play if the Los Angeles Dodgers advance to the NLCS or World Series, though that's far from a guarantee. The starting pitchers included on Los Angeles' NLDS roster include Jack Flaherty, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler and Landon Knack.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Progress stalled
Clayton Kershaw (toe) will not be available for at least a couple more weeks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Manager Dave Roberts told the media that Kershaw's progress has stalled and that Kershaw is dealing with pain in his toe as well as other unspecific issues. It was already known that he would not be back for the regular season, though his status for the postseason now also appears to be in jeopardy.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Not ready to face hitters
Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Clayton Kershaw (toe) won't face hitters this week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Roberts added that Kershaw will continue to throw bullpen sessions, though the manager's comments make it seem highly unlikely that the veteran lefty makes another appearance during the regular season. He still has a chance to contribute to the Los Angeles Dodgers' playoff run, though that will likely depend on how fast his toe heals and how far Los Angeles advances in the postseason.
Clayton Kershaw
#22 SP / L.A. Dodgers / EXP: 17YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 225 lb Age: 36 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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