Clayton Kershaw to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment After November Surgeries

The Dodgers' ace will pitch for Oklahoma City on Wednesday as he works toward a May 17 activation and nears a historic career milestone.

Clayton Kershaw will make his first rehab start on Wednesday for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, facing Tacoma, the Mariners' affiliate.
The 37-year-old pitcher is recovering from November surgeries on his toe and left knee, which sidelined him during the Dodgers' 2024 postseason run.
Kershaw is currently on the 60-day injured list and is eligible to be activated by the Dodgers on May 17, 2025.
He is 32 strikeouts away from becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts, a significant milestone in his 18-season career.
Kershaw’s contract for the upcoming season includes a $7.5 million base salary with performance-based bonuses that could add up to $8.5 million more.