Clayton Kershaw announced on Instagram that he underwent left shoulder surgery to repair gleno-humeral ligaments, and his expected return date will be “some point next summer.”
Kershaw is coming off a season where he pitched to a 2.46 ERA in 26 games for the Dodgers, but he battled the shoulder injury throughout the year. He was able to start Game 1 of the Dodgers NLDS series vs. the Diamondbacks, but struggled mightily, allowing six runs while getting just one out in the game.
Following the game, Kershaw was non-committal on playing again in 2024. However, Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said the team “absolutely” wants him back if he’s planning on returning.
