The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder soreness. The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner has been dealing with the issue since his last start on July 23rd.
Kershaw, 31, has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball over the past decade. He has a career record of 149-69 with a 2.44 ERA and 2,496 strikeouts. He has led the Dodgers to six consecutive National League West Division titles and three consecutive National League pennants.
The left-hander has had a history of shoulder issues in the past, including a stint on the disabled list in 2016 with a herniated disc in his back. He also had a stint on the disabled list in 2017 with a strained lower back.
The Dodgers have yet to announce who will replace Kershaw in the starting rotation. However, they are expected to call up right-hander Walker Buehler from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Buehler has been impressive this season, posting a 3.45 ERA in 16 starts.
Kershaw is expected to be out for at least two weeks, but the Dodgers are hoping he will be able to return to the mound soon. The team is currently in first place in the NL West and is looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this season.
The Dodgers will need Kershaw to be healthy if they want to make a run at the World Series this year. It remains to be seen how long he will be out, but the team is hopeful that he will be able to return soon and help them make a championship run.
