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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2016 NLDS: Dodgers Consider Clayton Kershaw An Option, Not A Lock, To Start Potential Game 4
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2016 NLDS: Dodgers Consider Clayton Kershaw An Option, Not A Lock, To Start Potential Game 4

Matthew Moreno
October 6, 2016
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals haven’t so much as began their National League Division Series matchup, but there’s already been discussion this week centered around a potential Game 4.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has stated on multiple occasions that Julio Urias is viewed as the fourth starter for the postseason. But if recent history is any indication, Urias won’t take the ball in such game.

Clayton Kershaw starts Game 1 on Friday, and may very well return on short rest four days later at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, however, don’t consider that to be a forgone conclusion.

“For us, we know he’s going to pitch Game 1. Outside of that, we’ll make that decision going forward,” manager Dave Roberts said. “We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. He feels good, he feels strong. I told Clayton let’s get through Game 1, then we’ll revisit.”

Since the Dodgers began their string of NL West titles in 2013, Kershaw has started in the playoffs on short rest on three separate occasions. Los Angeles is 2-1 in those games. They advanced to the NL Championship Series in 2013, were eliminated in the NLDS in 2014, and forced a Game 5 in last year’s NLDS.

While Kershaw missed 75 days while recovering from a mild disc herniation, and therefore didn’t log his customary 200-plus innings, the aforementioned back injury may be reason to pause.

“We’ll get through Game 1, see how he feels, and assess from there,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. “Just take it game-by-game and see where we’re at.”

Nor Friedman or Roberts have a philosophy on using a pitcher on short rest. They agreed each situation is unique and based on the specific player. “I think you really have to be around the guy in question to get a sense for how they recover, and what risk you’re possibly introducing,” Friedman explained.

“Kersh has obviously done it, and the way he’s pitched and bounced back, he does everything he possibly can during the offseason and season to possibly [start on short rest].”

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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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