Los Angeles Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw is currently in a waiting phase and has no plans to pitch to batters at the moment

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Clayton Kershaw is in “a holding pattern,” and there are no current plans for the Dodgers’ three-time Cy Young Award winner to face batters as he works to recover from a toe injury.

“I don’t think there’s been improvement,” said Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, just before his NL West-leading team started an important three-game series against second-place San Diego. “Him not facing hitters this week is pretty telling in itself.”

The 36-year-old left-handed pitcher went on the injured list on August 31 due to a bone spur in his left big toe. Kershaw didn’t pitch until July 25 after having shoulder surgery in the offseason.

He had a record of 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts before his injury.

Clayton Kershaw pitches in the 1st inning

The 10-time All-Star played catch on Tuesday, but Roberts mentioned, “there’s something that’s holding him up from progressing to face hitters.” He added, “Hopefully in the next few days we’ll get a little more clarity on how he’s feeling.”

Kershaw signed a one-year contract in February that includes a player option for 2025 worth $5 million. If he stays healthy at the end of this season, that option can increase by $15 million based on how many starts or relief innings he pitches.

“He’ll do whatever he can to be available whenever he’s needed,” Roberts said.

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By Robert Jackson

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