LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw's eventual return to the rotation was once expected to an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run. It turns out, though, that the Dodgers' longtime ace is coming back at a pivotal time.
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw's eventual return to the rotation was once expected to an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run.When Kershaw takes the mound Thursday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the front office are hoping that the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner can bring stability to a rotation that has been beset by injuries for most of the season.
He made three rehab starts, but was shut down for a week after his first appearance on June 19 after experiencing lingering soreness. He went four innings and threw 67 pitches in his last rehab start, and allowed three runs and six hits with two strikeouts and no walks. “I think watching as far as stressful innings. If a pitch count kicks up in an inning or back-to-back, high-pitch counts. Not even overall total pitches,” Roberts said. “The most important part is getting him built up and ready for October.
“I wanted to come back and be part of something special and contribute," he said."I want to be a part of it and be one of the best five guys we have. Go out there and pitch every fifth day and be good. That's always been my mindset regardless of what’s going on.”Tyler Glasnow will start Wednesday night after missing two weeks due to back tightness. Glasnow and Gavin Stone are tied for the team lead in starts with 18.
Rookie pitchers have started 45 games for the Dodgers this season and are 17-8 with a 3.00 ERA. Stone leads the team in wins with nine, while Landon Knack, Justin Wrobleski and River Ryan are expected to get more starts over the next month.
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