Clayton Kershaw (35, LA Dodgers), who avoided a major injury, is expected to return soon. MLB.com predicted Kershaw’s return to mid-July.
Kershaw felt shoulder pain in an away game against the Colorado Rockies in the 2023 major league on the 28th of last month (Korean time).
After receiving injection treatment스포츠토토, Kershaw tried to make his last appearance in the first half, but ended up on the injured list on the 4th. He was also canceled from participating in the All-Star Game held on the 12th.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on MLB.com on the 9th, “I’m not sure Kershaw will return in the first series of the second half against the New York Mets.”
The Athletic’s Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya quoted manager Roberts on Social Network Service (SNS) on the 10th and said, “Yesterday Kershaw didn’t throw a lot of balls on the mound, but he said he was in good shape.” ‘s return is still undecided.”
The Dodgers will play the first three games in the second half against the Mets on the road from the 15th. The starting mound for the first game will be guarded by Julio Urias. The starting pitcher on the 16th was not announced.
MLB.com predicted that Kershaw could return in the middle of this month. If his return fails in three consecutive matches against the Mets, his return in the away series against the Baltimore Orioles, which will be held from the 18th to the 20th, seems likely.
Kershaw is a symbol of the Dodgers and a franchise star. Kershaw, who made his major league debut in 2008, is only spending his 16th season with the Dodgers.
Kershaw, who made the achievement of exceeding 200 wins (207 wins) in his personal career this year, is still in good shape. Kershaw went 10-4 with a 2.55 ERA in 95⅓ innings in 16 games. He leads the National League in earned run average and is tied for third in wins.
Kershaw was on pace to win the Cy Young Award for the fourth time in his personal career, but his momentum was dampened by an injury.