NL West: Could a Kershaw return be just what the Dodgers need?

Los Angeles Dodgers
With all of the Dodgers starting rotation injury woes this season, could the potential return of LHP Clayton Kershaw be just what the doctor ordered for the beleaguered pitching staff? Kershaw has been recovering from off-season knee and toe surgeries and has now made four rehab starts. He is eligible to return from the 60-day IL on May 17, so will get at least one more rehab start prior to potentially being activated. He has made two rehab starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, one for Double-A Tulsa and one against the Reds Arizona Complex League team, and predictably has been dominant against minor league competition, allowing just 4 ER on 10 H with 14 K and 3 BB over 17 IP.

While Kershaw’s 2024 stat line (4.50 ERA,...

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