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Clayton Kershaw Returns, Shohei Ohtani Advances in Rehab as Dodgers Face Rotation Challenges

Kershaw makes his season debut with a shaky outing, while Ohtani progresses to 50-pitch bullpen sessions as the Dodgers manage injuries to their pitching staff.

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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
Andy Pages #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw made his 2025 season debut on May 17, allowing five runs over four innings in a loss to the Angels, marking his return after knee and toe surgeries.
  • Kershaw's start ties him with Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the Dodgers' franchise record of 18 seasons played, a testament to his career longevity.
  • Shohei Ohtani completed a 50-pitch bullpen session at Dodger Stadium, his most extensive since undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2023, focusing on fastballs and splitters.
  • Ohtani's timeline for a return to pitching remains targeted for post-All-Star break, as the Dodgers prioritize a cautious approach to his recovery.
  • The Dodgers' rotation remains strained with injuries to key starters, including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki, heightening the importance of Kershaw and Ohtani's recoveries.