Clayton Kershaw injury update

• Kershaw will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 postseason due to a lingering toe injury .
• He had been rehabbing the injury for about 5 weeks but it has not improved enough to allow him to pitch .
• Kershaw had shoulder surgery last offseason and missed the beginning of the 2024 season recovering from that
• He last pitched on August 30, lasting only one inning before leaving due to the bone spur in his left big toe

Next Steps:

• Kershaw plans to undergo surgeries next Wednesday for both his left toe and left knee .
• He expects to return for the 2025 season, saying “I’m gonna come back next year and give it a go and see how it goes”
• Kershaw has a player option with the Dodgers for 2025 worth $5 million plus up to $20 million in incentives .

Outlook

• At age 36, Kershaw continues to face durability concerns but says his shoulder and elbow feel good
• He has spent his entire MLB career with the Dodgers since being drafted in 2006
• Despite injury issues, Kershaw remains one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball history, with 212 wins and 3 Cy Young Awards