The Dodgers offically introduced the return of veteran beginning pitcher Clayton Kershaw on Friday, and followers rejoiced throughout. Kershaw has been with Los Angeles his total profession, and it could have felt flawed to have him depart the group.

The contract he signed with the Dodgers this time round is a bit totally different than up to now. He has a participant choice for the 2025 season, giving himself a bit extra flexibility going ahead.

With Kershaw now again within the combine, many have questioned when they’ll see him take the mound. He underwent surgical procedure to restore his shoulder this offseason and can miss an prolonged period of time to start out the 12 months.

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman offered an replace on when Kershaw might probably return to the mound in the course of the 2024 season. It’s been anticipated that he received’t return till late summer season, and Friedman confirmed what was identified.

“Right now, I’m sure he’s saying the right things,” Friedman stated of Kershaw, who estimated a return in “July-ish, August-ish.”

Per Andrew Friedman through The Orange County Register

While Kershaw recovers, the Dodgers ought to have sufficient within the chamber to carry down the fort. The entrance workplace made certain to handle the beginning pitching this offseason, giving Kershaw loads of time to not rush himself again.

Getting a wholesome Kershaw again for the stretch run might be a serious increase for the Dodgers this season, and he confirmed final season that he nonetheless had lots left within the tank. The veteran left-hander nonetheless has a need to win on the highest stage, making him a stable addition for Los Angeles.

“But figuring out him, he’s going to start out pushing most likely sooner than the medical doctors counsel and advocate. But a lot of a man coming back from surgical procedure – there’s a pair components that play a big half in that, one is who’s the surgeon? And two is how a lot are you able to wager on them and the rehab course of and the way he’ll assault it. Those packing containers couldn’t have been checked in a extra resounding manner. We really feel good that he’ll come and contribute and be an enormous a part of what we do. The when? We’re undecided but.

Per Andrew Friedman through The Orange County Register

Getting Kershaw again provides much more pleasure to the upcoming season for the Dodgers. He is a staple of this group, and it could have been flawed to enter into this new period of Dodgers’ baseball with out him.

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