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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Receiving Extra Rest Before Next Start
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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Receiving Extra Rest Before Next Start

Matthew Moreno
September 10, 2023
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The Los Angeles Dodgers started rookie Emmet Sheehan in the series opener against the Washington Nationals and are following him with Bobby Miller on Saturday, but Clayton Kershaw didn’t pitch in the finale at Nationals Park.

The Dodgers instead turned to Ryan Yarbrough as their starter for the afternoon matchup and decided to push Kershaw back to Monday, in the opener of a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres. That was going to amount to Kershaw again taking the mound on five days’ rest.

Under Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the team historically has provided their starters with extra rest whenever possible. That’s held especially true for Kershaw since returning from the 15-day injured list on August 10.

But at the conclusion of their road trip, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw is being pushed back to start Friday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, per Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:

Clayton Kershaw will not make his scheduled start on Monday. The Dodgers have decided to push him back until Friday.

Including Friday’s upcoming game, each of Kershaw’s six outings after returning all are going to be on at least one day of extra rest. Of course, in this instance he’s receiving nine days rest, which is an unusual development for someone as routine-regimented as Kershaw.

The Dodgers are seemingly trying to help Kershaw navigate his way through the rest of the season and into the playoffs amidst an apparent lingering left shoulder injury.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has taken a guarded tone whenever discussing Kershaw over the past month, though the longtime ace dismissed the notion of being affected by shoulder trouble.

Roberts said the Dodgers intended to keep having Kershaw start games so long as he remained healthy enough to do so. In addition to that respective being given to a franchise icon, the Dodgers are also in a position where they need Kershaw to continue making starts.

Is Clayton Kershaw healthy?

Kershaw pitched five innings against the Miami Marlins and despite only allowing three runs, had shaky command and reduced fastball velocity. He walked five hitters compared to only three strikeouts, allowed two home runs, and topped out at 89.9 mph on his fastball.

Kershaw’s average fastball of 88.2 mph was down 2.9 mph from his season average.

When the Dodgers first put the 35-year-old on the IL, it was believed he would make a quick return. But more rest was recommended to Kershaw after he underwent an MRI, the specifics of which he or the Dodgers never disclosed.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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