Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday.
After Kershaw took a step back from his normal throwing progression, Roberts revealed Sunday that the ace left-hander had minor soreness. Roberts said Kershaw will not need an MRI and is taking anti-inflammatory medication to treat the ailment.
"It's just the shoulder, probably inflammation getting ramped up," Roberts told reporters. "Says he continues to feel better. When he will throw a baseball, probably soon."
Roberts stressed that Kershaw would remain the team's Opening Day starter.