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Clayton Kershaw Completes Smooth Triple-A Rehab Debut with Three Scoreless Innings

The Dodgers veteran left-hander showcased arm readiness in his first game action since toe and knee surgeries, targeting a mid-May return.

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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, shown in a file photo, appeared in his first competitive game in 8½ months Wednesday, and it went as well as the Dodgers could have hoped after the veteran breezed through three innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw pitched three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City, striking out two and allowing two hits on 30 pitches in his rehab debut.
  • The 37-year-old is recovering from offseason surgeries on his left big toe and knee, with his surgically repaired toe still needing full recovery before his return.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Kershaw's toe health is the final hurdle before his anticipated May 17 activation to the major league rotation.
  • Kershaw's fastball velocity averaged 87.5 mph during the outing, slightly down from his 2024 average, as he continues refining his mechanics post-surgery.
  • The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 32 strikeouts away from reaching 3,000 for his career, a milestone he hopes to achieve once cleared to rejoin the Dodgers.