Clayton Kershaw Injured: Why Did Dodgers Pitcher Leave In Second Inning?

Reason for Injury

Clayton Kershaw left the game in the second inning due to left forearm discomfort. This is the same arm that he underwent Tommy John surgery on in 2021.

Kershaw had thrown 23 pitches before he was removed from the game. He gave up one hit, one walk, and one earned run.

Dodgers' Manager's Comments

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Kershaw felt discomfort in the forearm on his last pitch of the first inning. Roberts said that Kershaw tried to throw a few more pitches in the second inning but the discomfort persisted.

Impact on the Dodgers

Kershaw is one of the best pitchers in baseball and his injury is a big blow to the Dodgers. Kershaw is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA this season.

The Dodgers will now have to rely on their other starters to step up in Kershaw's absence.

• Tony Gonsolin
• Walker Buehler
• Julio Urias

Return Timeline

It is unclear how long Kershaw will be out. Roberts said that Kershaw will be evaluated by a doctor on Monday.

If the injury is minor, Kershaw could be back on the mound in a few weeks. However, if the injury is more serious, Kershaw could miss a significant amount of time.

Conclusion

Clayton Kershaw's injury is a major setback for the Dodgers. However, the Dodgers have a deep rotation and they should be able to weather the storm until Kershaw returns.