Clayton Kershaw is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation, starting Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels during the inaugural Rivalry Weekend. His comeback marks the commencement of his 18th season with the team, tying him for the most in franchise history. Following a successful rehab assignment, Kershaw's early return is crucial, particularly as other pitchers face injuries. Manager Dave Roberts highlights Kershawâs hard work in recovery and expresses confidence in his ability to contribute significantly to the team's success as they aim to perform amid mounting injuries in the pitching roster.
It's great. It's a big shot in the arm. Clayton has worked really hard to get healthy. The bar is high for him. He doesn't want to just come back to be active. He wants to come back and help us win baseball games and be good. I know he's excited to contribute.
With Clayton, just being back, I think it adds an element of certainty and performance. So I'm not too concerned about anything outside of getting outs, and that's kind of the message that I told him when I talked to him today.
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