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Clayton Kershaw Throws Three Scoreless Innings in First Rehab Start

The Dodgers veteran impressed with efficiency in Triple-A debut but continues to manage challenges with his surgically repaired toe.

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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

  • Kershaw pitched three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two hits and striking out two against the Tacoma Rainiers.
  • He demonstrated precise control, landing 22 of his 30 pitches for strikes, exceeding initial plans to pitch only two innings.
  • This marks Kershaw’s first game action since August 30, 2024, following surgeries on his left toe and knee last November.
  • The left-hander remains on the Dodgers’ 60-day injured list, with eligibility for a return to MLB on May 17, pending full recovery of his toe.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Kershaw’s toe recovery is the final hurdle before reinstating him to the rotation.