LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw has taken another step forward in his attempt to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation this season, playing catch Saturday for the second day in a row.
Sidelined since his last start on June 26, Kershaw (mild disk herniation) extended his throwing to 90 feet during the pre-game session, one day after a session from 65 feet. The three-time Cy Young Award winner resumed his baseball activaties last Sunday.
Kershaw (11-2, 1.79) complained of lower back stiffness in his last start and was placed on the disabled list on July 1, retroactive to June 27.