The Los Angeles Dodgers methodically navigated Clayton Kershaw along a throwing program that culminated this week with making a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
It marked the first official game for Kershaw since he was placed on the 10-day injured list July 7 due to left forearm inflammation. An MRI didn’t reveal any structural damage, but the 33-year-old continued to deal with lingering elbow soreness.
There was some talk that Kershaw could move to the bullpen if his rehab didn’t go as planned, but it appears that scenario is behind them.
“I think if you look at the potential, and it’s contingent on how he feels after every start, but there’s a potential for four or five starts before the end of the season, so there’s ample time to get him right,” Dodgers manager Roberts said.