Clayton Kershaw Faces Setbacks in Recovery from Toe Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is currently in a challenging phase of his recovery from a toe injury, which has put his return to the mound on hold. According to recent reports, Kershaw is not scheduled to face hitters in the immediate future as he continues to work through his injury.

Kershaw, a three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, has been throwing bullpen sessions but has not yet progressed to facing live hitters. This setback has raised concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicating that Kershaw is not viable for a couple of weeks.

Despite the positive notes from his recent bullpen sessions, Kershaw’s progress is being closely monitored to ensure he does not exacerbate the injury. The veteran pitcher’s health is crucial for the Dodgers, especially given his significant contributions to the team over the years.

In other news, Kershaw has been praised by both fans and teammates for his exceptional career. He was recently lauded by an MLB insider as the best pitcher of his generation, ranking above other notable pitchers like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Additionally, Kershaw praised Dodgers rookie pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto after a recent game, calling him a “stud”.