Clayton Kershaw began his rehabilitation with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets on April 16, 2025, making his first pitching appearance since August 30. He threw three scoreless innings against the Tacoma Rainiers, allowing two hits and recording two strikeouts. Kershaw, 37, was placed on the 60-day disabled list due to a left meniscus tear and toe issue, but is eligible to return by May 17. Despite missing significant time last year after shoulder surgery, Kershaw has a distinguished career record of 212-94, with a 2.50 ERA and three Cy Young Awards during his 17 years with the Dodgers.
The journey for Clayton Kershaw to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup began on Wednesday afternoon in Oklahoma City.
Kershaw made his initial rehabilitation start, taking the mound for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets against the Tacoma Rainiers.
Throwing for the first time since August 30, when he pitched only one inning for the Dodgers in Arizona, Kershaw completed three scoreless innings, giving up two hits, with no walks and two strikeouts. He conceded a single in both the first and third innings.
The Dodgers placed Kershaw on the 60-day disabled list at the beginning of the season due to a left meniscus tear and a toe issue. He is set to be eligible for a return to the majors on May 17.
Kershaw, who is 37 years old, did not pitch until July 25 last year after undergoing shoulder surgery during the offseason. In his seven starts, the left-hander recorded a 2-2 record with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.
Throughout his career, all spanning 17 years with the Dodgers, Kershaw boasts a 212-94 win-loss record, with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.
A three-time Cy Young Award winner (2011, 2013, 2014) and the 2014 NL MVP, he holds the record for the highest WAR (76.5), including position players, and the best WHIP among starting pitchers in franchise history.