PHOENIX —
As expected, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Monday announced Clayton Kershaw will be the team’s opening-day starter March 26 against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.
The decision was made weeks ago, but the Dodgers wanted to ensure Kershaw remained healthy through a bulk of spring training before going public with the obvious choice. Kershaw is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Monday afternoon after starting two Cactus League exhibitions this spring. He gave up two hits and walked one batter across 4 2/3 scoreless innings in those two previous outings.
Most importantly, he hasn’t encountered a pothole in his preparation for the regular season.