Clayton Kershaw could return to the Dodgers in the second week of September if all goes according to plan, per J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group (via Twitter). His back now asymptomatic, Kershaw has started throwing bullpens. With the division all but locked up, the Dodgers will prioritize getting Kershaw healthy for the postseason. The legendary southpaw has continued to defy the odds when healthy, pitching to a 2.64 ERA/2.72 FIP in 15 starts covering 85 1/3 innings. Elsewhere in the National League…
- Sixto Sanchez pushed back his bullpen session from Saturday to Monday after experiencing some shoulder discomfort, per Christina de Nicola of MLB.com (via Twitter). An emergent star during the shortened 2020 season, Sanchez made seven starts and continued to pitch well into the postseason. But the now-24-year-old hasn’t pitched since because of injuries. Miami would love to see Sanchez get back to the Majors for a taste of action this season – even just to build some momentum heading into 2023.
- The Reds are unlikely to see reliever Tony Santillan return to the mound this season, per Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer (via Twitter). Santillan looked like someone who could potentially take on a bigger role this season after posting a 2.91 ERA/4.62 FIP over 43 1/3 innings in 2021. The Reds gave Santillan some high leverage opportunities, but he only stayed healthy long enough to collect four saves and a 5.49 ERA/4.09 FIP in 19 2/3 innings across 21 outings.
When will Sixto finally be ready for the Big Leagues?
All I know is, when he’s ready he’ll feel discomfort.
Maybe in his sixto try…
Well, Sixto is just a backburner thought at this point until he shows he’s healthy.
I am sorry to hear Kershaw’s back tested positive for Covid..speedy recovery!
He took series of two shots can’t get it again is vaccinated
“The parts of Moe and Curly will be now be played by Sheep8 and Mikel”
It’s sad how a few bad seeds make everything into some medical and political BS versus looking at the definition of asymptomatic even mean.
No need for Clayton to even come back. They have a comfortable lead and the season is almost over. Since he only pitches well in the regular season and should be kept off the post season roster, just let him party, watch football, rehab, and see him in spring training
Dumb
Seeing as this will be another deep Dodgers October run, Kersh will continue to tear down more & more Dodgers AND League playoff records, regardless of a *pathetic terrible horrific* playoff ERA, which is under 4.00
One day your squad might get a generational talent. Please enjoy.
If you ignore the troll, he/she will lose interest and go away.
People pay me to be in their lives. You should feel lucky I’m even acknowledging you.
Here’s a guy who’s team isn’t consistently in the postseason
Dude is so weak he can’t even tear paper. His best games are like a June start against the Diamondbacks. Mr Big Game Choke
Yeah that 2.93 ERA during the 2020 run as they won the title was a real drag
Fake season. Not even a real championship
The Royce Lewis of pitchers?