The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the 10-day disabled list (left bicep tendinitis) and optioned ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Kershaw, 30, who missed 21 games due to left bicep tendonitis, will make his eighth start of the season today against the Phillies and his first start since May 1. In seven starts this season, the Dodger ace has gone 1-4 with a 2.86 ERA (14 ER/44.0 IP) and has held hitters to a .234 average. The southpaw has also struck out 48 batters against just 10 walks in 44.