Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Provides Unfortunate Update on Clayton Kershaw’s Health

There should be something in the desert air, due to the fact that Clayton Kershaw’s last number of matches versus the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t done him any favors.

On Saturday, the legend intensified when Kershaw left in the 2nd inning due to an aching left huge toe that led to a journey to the 15-day hurt list. Manager Dave Roberts informed press reporters after Kershaw’s reduced start that the concern was brought on by a bone spur that his left-handed starter has actually been handling for “maybe a couple of years,” however he’s typically able to keep the discomfort at bay with preventative treatment.

Now?

“There’s so much swelling, he can barely move around with it,” Roberts stated.

Another information was exposed Monday when Roberts informed press reporters Kershaw will be needed to be in a strolling boot and most likely need scans on his left huge toe.

Clayton Kershaw will need a strolling boot and most likely need scans on his left huge toe, Dave Roberts stated.

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Kershaw will require to go through treatment to handle the swelling before the Dodgers can set a clear timeline for his return. However, Roberts is positive the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner might be back in the rotation after the minimum IL stint, offering him approximately 3 starts before the postseason.

“Each day we’ll know more. Obviously, we’ve got 15 days to kind of see where we’re at,” Roberts stated. “The calendar is working against us, certainly as a starter, but I don’t think 15 days will cut into the buildup [to get back to] where he’s been.”

The Dodgers chosen the agreement of RHP Brent Honeywell, remembered RHP Ben Casparius, and positioned RHP Joe Kelly on the hurt list with ideal shoulder swelling and positioned LHP Clayton Kershaw on the hurt list with left huge toe swelling.

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Kershaw, who made his season launching on July 25 after rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgical treatment, has actually begun 7 video games this year with a 4.50 period and 24 strikeouts over 30 innings.

“In Clayton’s head, he just wants to get this to subside and get back as soon as he can,” Roberts stated. “We just won’t know until we can get the swelling down.”

Dave Roberts stated Clayton Kershaw will remain in a strolling boot to assist cool down the swelling in his left huge toe. #Dodgers

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Roberts isn’t amusing the concept that this injury might keep Kershaw off the postseason lineup.

“That’s not where any of our heads are at right now,” he stated. “Our expectation is that he will [be ready in time for the postseason].”

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