Clayton Kershaw's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 4'' , 225 lbs
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Birthdate03/19/1988 (36)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is set to make his 2024 season debut on Thursday as the Dodgers face their division rival San Francisco Giants, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. The three-time Cy Young winner underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason and has faced a few setbacks, which delayed his return. The Dodgers may opt to exercise caution with the 36-year-old and may have him on a pitch count in his first few starts. Last summer, the southpaw posted an excellent 2.46 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 40:137 BB:K ratio across 131 innings. Kershaw should be added in all leagues as he should provide strong ratios throughout the second half and be in line to receive several wins pitching behind a strong Dodgers team.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) could join the big league rotation this week during the Dodgers' four game series against the San Francisco Giants that starts on Monday. Kershaw just completed a rehab start on Friday, allowing three runs in four innings, so if he were to go on five days rest then that would put him in position to start Thursday's game. Currently the Dodgers are slated to start Gavin Stone on Thursday afternoon but that could change with Kershaw's availability. The future hall-of-famer has been out all season recovering from shoulder surgery and will be a very welcome addition to a roster that has incurred many injuries in the 2024 season. Fantasy managers should get ready to get the lefty in their lineups as soon as he is activated, though he will likely be on a pitch count his first few starts. If he doesn't start during the Giants series, his next opportunity would be over the weekend where the Dodgers will travel to Houston and face the Astros.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night. It will be Kershaw's third rehab start and second since being briefly shut down because of left-shoulder soreness. He made it through three scoreless and hitless innings in his last rehab start last Saturday for Oklahoma City, walking one and striking out five. It was a big step for the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer after a setback in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. It was his first appearance since June 19. If Kershaw's rehab start on Friday goes well, there's a chance that the Dodgers will feel he's ready to come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2024 debut sometime next week. While fantasy managers can't expect Kershaw to be an ace at the tail end of his career, he still has the potential to be a solid mid-rotation starter in all leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was sharp on the mound during his latest rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. The southpaw struck out five batters over three scoreless innings. Kershaw walked one batter and didn't allow a hit during this rehab start. The organization seemed thrilled about the progress Kershaw is making. He'll make another four or five inning rehab start on Friday. If all goes well, Kershaw could be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and will go three innings. Kershaw had been nearing a return from offseason surgery on his left shoulder when he experienced soreness in his arm during a rehab game with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on June 19. But imaging didn't show anything alarming and shots have alleviated the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer's pain, so he's now back to building his arm back up for his 2024 debut. We probably won't see Kershaw until late July and there are plenty of injury concerns with him these days, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt and is worth stashing in all fantasy leagues to close out the second half of the season. Kershaw was able to make 24 starts in 2023 and went 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.