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Clayton Kershaw headed for disabled list after epidural injection in back

Clayton Kershaw received an epidural injection on Wednesday and will be placed on the disabled list, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Thursday. This sidelines Kershaw through at least the All-Star break, though without a diagnosis yet of his lower back injury he could be out even longer.

Dave Roberts confirms that Kershaw did receive an Epidural in his lower back yesterday and will be going on 15 Day DL

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Roberts also said he's not 100% certain Kershaw will be ready after DL stint.