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Clayton Kershaw Returns for Record-Tying 18th Dodgers Season After Injury Layoff

The three-time Cy Young winner made his 2025 debut, allowing five runs over four innings, as the Dodgers adjusted their roster to accommodate his return.

May 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw was activated from the 60-day injured list and started against the Angels, marking his first MLB appearance since recovering from offseason knee and toe surgeries.
  • In his 2025 debut, Kershaw pitched four innings, allowing five runs on five hits, walking three, and striking out two batters.
  • By taking the mound, Kershaw tied the Dodgers’ franchise record for most seasons (18), joining Zack Wheat and Bill Russell in this milestone.
  • The Dodgers transferred Blake Snell to the 60-day injured list and optioned Ryan Loutos to Triple-A to make room for Kershaw on the roster.
  • Kershaw, the Dodgers’ career strikeout leader, is now 30 strikeouts away from reaching the prestigious 3,000-strikeout milestone in his career.