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Kershaw (shoulder) indicated Wednesday that he will need around 20 days to get fully up to speed, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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- Position Depth: 1st SP
- Birthplace: Dallas, TX
- Birthdate: March 19, 1988
- Age: 31
- Height: 6'4" Weight: 228 lbs
- Throws: L Bats: L
- MLB Seasons: 10
- College: None
All Fantrax Leagues (2019)
| % Drafted: | 100 | |
| Avg. Draft Position: | 34.75 | |
| % Owned | (Next Week): | 99 |
| (This Week): | 99 | |
| (Last Week): | 0 | |
| % Active | (Next Week): | 71 |
| (This Week): | 71 | |
| (Last Week): | 0 | |
Injury Report
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Injured on Sat Feb 23, 2019 (Arm) Expected to return on Mon Mar 4, 2019 (Day-to-Day). |
Latest News (Mar 20, 2019)
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Kershaw (shoulder) indicated Wednesday that he will need around 20 days to get fully up to speed, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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| Date | Opponent |
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| Thu Mar 28, 4:10PM EDT | Arizona Diamondbacks |
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Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | SP: 26 |
| 2017 | SP: 27 |
| 2016 | SP: 21 |
| 2015 | SP: 33 |
| 2014 | SP: 27 |
| 2013 | SP: 33 |
| 2012 | SP: 33 |
| 2011 | SP: 33 |
| 2010 | SP: 32 |
| 2009 | SP: 30 RP: 1 |
| 2008 | SP: 21 RP: 1 P: 8 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2008 |
LAD |
22 |
21 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
107.2 |
109 |
51 |
51 |
11 |
52 |
100 |
1.64 |
.265 |
1.495 |
4.26 |
2009 |
LAD |
31 |
30 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
171 |
119 |
55 |
53 |
7 |
91 |
185 |
1.01 |
.200 |
1.228 |
2.79 |
2010 |
LAD |
32 |
32 |
23 |
1 |
1 |
13 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
204.1 |
160 |
73 |
66 |
13 |
81 |
212 |
1.05 |
.214 |
1.179 |
2.91 |
2011 |
LAD |
33 |
33 |
25 |
5 |
2 |
21 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
233.1 |
174 |
66 |
59 |
15 |
54 |
248 |
1.12 |
.207 |
0.977 |
2.28 |
2012 |
LAD |
33 |
33 |
25 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
227.2 |
170 |
70 |
64 |
16 |
63 |
229 |
1.41 |
.210 |
1.023 |
2.53 |
2013 |
LAD |
33 |
33 |
27 |
3 |
2 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
236 |
164 |
55 |
48 |
11 |
52 |
232 |
1.56 |
.195 |
0.915 |
1.83 |
2014 |
LAD |
27 |
27 |
24 |
6 |
2 |
21 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
198.1 |
139 |
42 |
39 |
9 |
31 |
239 |
1.98 |
.196 |
0.857 |
1.77 |
2015 |
LAD |
33 |
33 |
27 |
4 |
3 |
16 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
232.2 |
163 |
62 |
55 |
15 |
42 |
301 |
2.09 |
.194 |
0.881 |
2.13 |
2016 |
LAD |
21 |
21 |
17 |
3 |
3 |
12 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
149 |
97 |
31 |
28 |
8 |
11 |
172 |
1.88 |
.184 |
0.725 |
1.69 |
2017 |
LAD |
27 |
27 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
18 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
175 |
136 |
49 |
45 |
23 |
30 |
202 |
1.60 |
.212 |
0.949 |
2.31 |
2018 |
LAD |
26 |
26 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
161.1 |
139 |
55 |
49 |
17 |
29 |
155 |
1.81 |
.227 |
1.041 |
2.73 |
| Career Total | 318 |
316 |
232 |
25 |
15 |
153 |
69 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2,096.1 |
1,570 |
609 |
557 |
145 |
536 |
2,275 |
1.48 |
.207 |
1.005 |
2.39 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2008 |
LAD |
22 |
29 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
.069 |
.069 |
.069 |
.138 |
2009 |
LAD |
31 |
48 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
.104 |
.157 |
.104 |
.261 |
2010 |
LAD |
32 |
55 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
.055 |
.071 |
.055 |
.126 |
2011 |
LAD |
33 |
71 |
10 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
.225 |
.267 |
.225 |
.492 |
2012 |
LAD |
33 |
58 |
2 |
12 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
.207 |
.230 |
.224 |
.454 |
2013 |
LAD |
33 |
77 |
8 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
.182 |
.241 |
.260 |
.501 |
2014 |
LAD |
27 |
63 |
5 |
11 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
23 |
1 |
0 |
.175 |
.235 |
.206 |
.442 |
2015 |
LAD |
33 |
70 |
2 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
.129 |
.164 |
.157 |
.322 |
2016 |
LAD |
21 |
45 |
2 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
.178 |
.196 |
.200 |
.396 |
2017 |
LAD |
27 |
49 |
6 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
.184 |
.245 |
.204 |
.449 |
2018 |
LAD |
26 |
46 |
1 |
11 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
.239 |
.340 |
.283 |
.622 |
| Career Total | 318 |
611 |
43 |
100 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
36 |
32 |
184 |
1 |
0 |
.164 |
.210 |
.188 |
.398 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2008 |
LAD |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0.25 |
.167 |
1.500 |
4.50 |
2009 |
LAD |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13.1 |
14 |
9 |
9 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
0.60 |
.286 |
1.575 |
6.08 |
2013 |
LAD |
4 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
18 |
11 |
8 |
0 |
7 |
28 |
2.46 |
.209 |
1.087 |
3.13 |
2014 |
LAD |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12.2 |
12 |
11 |
11 |
3 |
2 |
19 |
1.09 |
.245 |
1.105 |
7.82 |
2015 |
LAD |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13.2 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
19 |
1.00 |
.149 |
0.878 |
2.63 |
2016 |
LAD |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
24.1 |
24 |
13 |
12 |
2 |
4 |
29 |
0.76 |
.253 |
1.151 |
4.44 |
2017 |
LAD |
6 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
33 |
21 |
14 |
14 |
8 |
10 |
33 |
1.48 |
.179 |
0.939 |
3.82 |
2018 |
LAD |
6 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
25 |
15 |
14 |
4 |
7 |
26 |
2.25 |
.229 |
1.067 |
4.20 |
| Career TOTAL | 30 |
24 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
152 |
122 |
78 |
73 |
22 |
44 |
165 |
1.29 |
.219 |
1.092 |
4.32 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2008 |
LAD |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2009 |
LAD |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.333 |
.000 |
.333 |
2013 |
LAD |
4 |
8 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.125 |
.125 |
.125 |
.250 |
2014 |
LAD |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.500 |
.667 |
.500 |
1.167 |
2015 |
LAD |
2 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.200 |
.200 |
.200 |
.400 |
2016 |
LAD |
5 |
7 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
.286 |
.375 |
.429 |
.804 |
2017 |
LAD |
6 |
8 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.125 |
.125 |
.125 |
.250 |
2018 |
LAD |
6 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.375 |
.000 |
.375 |
| Career TOTAL | 30 |
37 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
.162 |
.279 |
.189 |
.468 |
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
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| Nov 02, 2018 | Declared Free Agency (exercised contract opt-out) |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Signed ( 2019-2021)(three-year extension) |
| Jun 23, 2018 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| Jun 01, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| May 31, 2018 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Left biceps tendinitis) |
| May 06, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Left biceps tendinitis) |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Lower back strain) |
| Sep 09, 2016 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Mildly herniated disc, lower back) |
| Sep 09, 2016 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Sep 03, 2016 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Aug 03, 2016 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Mildly herniated disc, lower back) |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Mildly herniated disc, lower back) |
| May 06, 2014 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 06, 2014 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Inflamed back muscle) |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Mar 29, 2014 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Inflamed back muscle) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Signed ( 2014-2020)(seven-year contract) |
| May 03, 2013 | Reinstated from Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Placed on Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List |
| Feb 07, 2012 | Signed ( 2012-2013)(two-year contract, avoids arbitration) |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Reinstated From League Suspension |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Starting to Serve Suspension |
| Jul 21, 2010 | Suspension Announced By League |
| Sep 02, 2008 | Called Up from Minors |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Sent to Minors |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jul 02, 2008 | Sent to Minors |
| May 24, 2008 | Purchased From Minors |
Kershaw (shoulder) indicated Wednesday that he will need around 20 days to get fully up to speed,...
Mar. 20, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw one inning of live batting practice Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com...
Mar. 20, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw one inning of live batting practice Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Kershaw (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Pedro...
Mar. 19, 2019
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Kershaw (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Kershaw (shoulder) will not start for the Dodgers on Opening Day,...
Mar. 18, 2019
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Kershaw (shoulder) will not start for the Dodgers on Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 38-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 17, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 38-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 17, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) isn't expected to be ready to start on Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com...
Mar. 15, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) isn't expected to be ready to start on Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Thursday, mixing in all his pitches except his...
Mar. 14, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Thursday, mixing in all his pitches except his curveball in a max effort fashion, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a 30-35 pitch bullpen session Thursday and will mix in some offspeed...
Mar. 14, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a 30-35 pitch bullpen session Thursday and will mix in some offspeed pitches, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and a live batting practice session next...
Mar. 13, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and a live batting practice session next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch, all-fastball bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los...
Mar. 11, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch, all-fastball bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will play catch Sunday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Jorge...
Mar. 10, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will play catch Sunday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he hasn't ruled out Kershaw (shoulder) for the Dodgers'...
Mar. 9, 2019
Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he hasn't ruled out Kershaw (shoulder) for the Dodgers' Opening Day assignment March 28 versus the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) played catch on flat ground and simulated his windup from around 60 feet near...
Mar. 8, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) played catch on flat ground and simulated his windup from around 60 feet near the end of his throwing session Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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Updating a previous report, Kershaw (shoulder) did not throw off a mound Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra...
Mar. 7, 2019
Updating a previous report, Kershaw (shoulder) did not throw off a mound Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.
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Contrary to a previous report, Kershaw (shoulder) threw to a crouching catcher, but did not throw...
Mar. 7, 2019
Contrary to a previous report, Kershaw (shoulder) threw to a crouching catcher, but did not throw off a mound Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) threw 12-15 pitches off the mound Thursday, to the surprise of manager Dave...
Mar. 7, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw 12-15 pitches off the mound Thursday, to the surprise of manager Dave Roberts, and did not report any issues, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will play catch Thursday from beyond 120 feet and remains without a timetable to...
Mar. 7, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will play catch Thursday from beyond 120 feet and remains without a timetable to throw off the mound, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) threw from 120 feet Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Mar. 6, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) threw from 120 feet Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw (shoulder) was "pretty excited" with his throwing session Monday,...
Mar. 4, 2019
Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw (shoulder) was "pretty excited" with his throwing session Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. "He was a little bit more than encouraged. He was excited, so that was a good thing for us," the skipper noted.
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Kershaw (shoulder) continues to improve, and the Dodgers hope he will be ready for Opening Day, but...
Mar. 4, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) continues to improve, and the Dodgers hope he will be ready for Opening Day, but manager Dave Roberts said Monday that time may be running out, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Thursday that Kershaw's (shoulder) throwing...
Feb. 28, 2019
President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Thursday that Kershaw's (shoulder) throwing session went "pretty well," Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. "Things are trending in the right direction," Friedman added.
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Kershaw (shoulder) played catch for five minutes Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Feb. 28, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) played catch for five minutes Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will try to throw again Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register...
Feb. 26, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will try to throw again Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
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Manager Dave Roberts said he is not sure when Kershaw (shoulder) will throw again, Ken Gurnick of...
Feb. 25, 2019
Manager Dave Roberts said he is not sure when Kershaw (shoulder) will throw again, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. "It's not ideal," the manager said.
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Kershaw (shoulder) played catch Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Feb. 25, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) played catch Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Kershaw (shoulder) will resume throwing Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Feb. 24, 2019
Kershaw (shoulder) will resume throwing Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts further clarified Kershaw's "arm irritation" from earlier in the week,...
Feb. 24, 2019
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts further clarified Kershaw's "arm irritation" from earlier in the week, saying Kershaw's left shoulder didn't feel right during his throwing session earlier in the week, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said Saturday that Kershaw is dealing with "an arm kind of thing,"...
Feb. 23, 2019
Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said Saturday that Kershaw is dealing with "an arm kind of thing," which Honeycutt went on to describe as "irritation," Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Kershaw won't throw for at least few days following an unsuccessful live batting practice session...
Feb. 22, 2019
Kershaw won't throw for at least few days following an unsuccessful live batting practice session Wednesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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Clayton Kershaw Agrees To Three-Year Extension
Nov. 2, 2018
.The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw agreed to a three-year, $93 million extension on Friday that includes incentives but no opt-outs. Despite showing diminished velocity and dealing with injuries again in 2018, Kershaw remained effective and one of the best pitchers in baseball. The left-handed ace went 9-5 with a 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 155 strikeouts in 161 1/3 innings over 26 starts. He remained a bit unreliable in the postseason, though, and he'll carry more risk than usual as an early-round fantasy ace. 2018 was his first season since 2013 in which he didn't strike out at least 10.0 hitters per nine innings, and he'll turn 31 next March.
Kershaw signed a three-year, $93 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The...
Nov. 2, 2018
Kershaw signed a three-year, $93 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Dodgers Optimistic For New Deal With Clayton Kershaw
Nov. 2, 2018
.The Los Angeles Dodgers remain optimistic of reaching a new deal with starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, according to a source. Both sides want this to work out and an agreement doesn't necessarily have to come by 4 pm ET on Friday, which is the new deadline for Kershaw to decide if he will opt out of his 2019 option. It looks like the two sides will reach an agreement on a short-term extension sometime soon. The All-Star left-hander has dealt with some injuries in recent seasons and wasn't quite as dominant in 2018, but he remains one of the best pitchers in baseball. Staying in LA is probably the best thing for his fantasy value moving forward, too.
Dodgers Extend Deadline With Clayton Kershaw
Nov. 1, 2018
.The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw extended the deadline on his 2019 option decision until Friday at 4 pm ET. Kershaw has been expected to opt out of his 2019 option, but the Dodgers are now expected to sign him to a short-term contract extension to keep him around for at least another year or two. Despite a drop in velocity and strikeouts this year, Kershaw remained one of the best pitchers in the majors and should be again next year, barring injuries. No matter where he ends up, Kershaw will once again be one of the first pitchers off the board in fantasy drafts in the early rounds.
Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed to extend the deadline on his option decision until Friday.
Oct. 31, 2018
Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed to extend the deadline on his option decision until Friday.
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Clayton Kershaw Expected To Work Out Extension With Dodgers
Oct. 31, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who can opt out of his 2019 season, is expected to work out a short extension with the Dodgers for one or two years beyond the two years and $70 million he's owed. Kershaw must decide if he wants to opt out on Wednesday. The future Hall of Fame left-hander missed a little time with injury again this year and his strikeouts were down (8.6 K/9), but otherwise he remained elite with a 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and nine wins over 26 starts. Remaining in a pitcher-friendly park with the only team he's known seems to be the best solution for him and the best outcome for his fantasy value moving forward.
Kershaw said Sunday in the aftermath of the Dodgers' World Series loss to the Red Sox that he...
Oct. 29, 2018
Kershaw said Sunday in the aftermath of the Dodgers' World Series loss to the Red Sox that he hasn't decided whether he'll opt out of the final two years of his contract and become a free agent this winter, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. "I've got three days now to think about [the contract situation] before anything happens. And so it will be an eventful three days for me, and I'll try to figure it out."
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Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 5 Of World Series
Oct. 27, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will start Game 5 of the World Series against the Red Sox on Sunday. Kershaw was expected to start Game 5 all along. The left-hander allowed five earned runs on seven hits in just four innings to take the loss in Game 1 and has not had great success in his career in the postseason. In his five outings (four starts) this postseason, he has a 3.91 ERA with seven walks and 21 strikeouts in 23 innings, although he's holding opponents to a .220 batting average. Despite his less-than-stellar postseason history, Kershaw is plenty capable of shutting down the potent Boston lineup, especially at home.
Kershaw was announced as the starter for Game 5 of the World Series against the Red Sox, Ken...
Oct. 27, 2018
Kershaw was announced as the starter for Game 5 of the World Series against the Red Sox, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
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Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 1 Of World Series
Oct. 22, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Red Sox on Tuesday. This was always expected, even after Kershaw came in to close out ninth in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Brewers. The left-hander has had his fair share of postseason struggles in his career, but Kershaw has allowed only five earned runs in 19 innings across three starts this year while walking four and striking out 16. He'll be just fine, although he'll be facing baseball's best lineup on the road.
Kershaw was confirmed as the starter for Game 1 of the World Series in Boston on Tuesday, Pedro...
Oct. 22, 2018
Kershaw was confirmed as the starter for Game 1 of the World Series in Boston on Tuesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
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Kershaw is expected to appear out of the bullpen at some point in Game 7 of the NLCS against the...
Oct. 20, 2018
Kershaw is expected to appear out of the bullpen at some point in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Brewers on Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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Kershaw (2-1) gave up one run on three hits with two walks over seven innings in a win over the...
Oct. 17, 2018
Kershaw (2-1) gave up one run on three hits with two walks over seven innings in a win over the Brewers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. He struck out nine.
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Clayton Kershaw Expected To Test 2019 Free-Agent Waters
Oct. 13, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to opt out of his contract at the end of this season to gauge free-agent interest, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Kershaw has two years and just over $70 million remaining on his contract. The 30-year-old has dealt with back injuries for the past several seasons and has not started at least 30 games since 2015. However, Kershaw has still been elite on a start-by-start basis from 2016 forward, posting a 2.26 ERA, a 0.91 WHIP, a 9.81 K/9 rate, and a 1.30 BB/9 rate over 74 regular-season starts. He would be a top free-agent and a talent for any team, regardless of increasing injury issues.
Clayton Kershaw Falls Flat In NLCS Game 1
Oct. 13, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw did not put forth a strong showing in Friday's NLCS Game 1 against the Brewers. Kershaw allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits (including a solo home run to opposing pitcher Brandon Woodruff) and two walks with two strikeouts in just three innings. The lefty has struggled in the postseason throughout his career and is now 8-8 with a 4.26 ERA in 133 IP. The Dodgers will need much better out of Kershaw should he be needed again in this series.
Kershaw is slated to start Game 1 of the NLCS against Milwaukee on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570...
Oct. 8, 2018
Kershaw is slated to start Game 1 of the NLCS against Milwaukee on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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Clayton Kershaw Lined Up For Potential Game 5
Oct. 8, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will start a Game 5 (if necessary) of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. This was the plan all along, but the Braves will have to force a deciding Game 5 by winning again on Monday first. Kershaw has once again been electric this year, but his strikeouts have been down a bit (8.6 K/9). The southpaw allowed just two hits while striking out three and walking none in eight shutout innings in the Game 2 victory.
Clayton Kershaw Dominates In NLDS Game 2 Friday
Oct. 6, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw showed why he is one of baseball's best pitchers in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Kershaw pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The Dodgers have received excellent efforts from their starters so far and will look to complete the sweep on Sunday.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw To Open Series Against Braves
Oct. 3, 2018
.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday, and he'll be followed by Clayton Kershaw in Game 2 on Friday. Both left-handers have been terrific for the Dodgers this year despite battling through injuries and missing time. They'll both be fine DFS picks against a Braves team that'll likely be without shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) all series. Rookie Walker Buehler will likely go in Game 3, with lefty Rich Hill lined up for Game 4 (if necessary). Kershaw could pitch a deciding Game 5 back in Los Angeles.
Kershaw will start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday against the Braves, Jorge Castillo of The...
Oct. 2, 2018
Kershaw will start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday against the Braves, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
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