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4mo ago

Clayton Kershaw Set for 2025 Dodgers Debut Saturday vs. Angels

Returning from offseason surgeries, Kershaw aims to stabilize an injury-plagued Dodgers rotation and close in on career milestones.

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Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who has been working his way back from offseason surgeries on his toe and knee, is expected to make his 2025 Dodgers debut on Saturday night against the Angels. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start against the Angels on Saturday, marking his 2025 season debut.
  • The 37-year-old left-hander has been recovering from surgeries on his left knee and toe performed last November.
  • Kershaw’s return comes as the Dodgers face a depleted rotation, with starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki sidelined by injuries.
  • He is 32 strikeouts away from becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts and will tie the franchise record for most seasons with the Dodgers at 18.
  • In five minor league rehab starts, Kershaw posted a 2.57 ERA over 21 innings, though questions remain about his post-surgery performance level.