For more than two months last season there wasn’t much that Clayton Kershaw could do other than watch the Los Angeles Dodgers attempt to push ahead without him. A mild disc herniation forced Kershaw to the 15-day disabled list on July 1, and he was later transferred to the 60-day DL.
It marked just the second time in Kershaw’s career an injury forced him to the disabled list. Kershaw missed six weeks in 2014 due to a teres major strain (left shoulder) that sidelined him after kicking off the season in Australia.
Upon returning from last year’s injury, the Dodgers’ left-handed ace steadily regained his usual form over five regular-season outings.