Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings in a rehab start at triple-A Oklahoma City, showing promising signs of recovery from his left-knee and left-foot surgeries during the offseason. Kershaw, 37, expressed satisfaction with his performance and noted areas for improvement, including a decrease in fastball velocity compared to previous seasons.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized Kershaw's overall health and progress from toe surgery, highlighting the significance of the uncommon operation. With Kershaw aiming for a mid-to-late May return, the team faces rotation adjustments due to injuries affecting pitchers like Blake Snell, Tony Gonsolin, and Evan Phillips. Outfielder Teoscar Hernández is set to rejoin the lineup after recovering from a brief illness, eager to contribute to the team's ongoing season.