Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw is in ‘a holding pattern’ with no current plans to face hitters

By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw warms up prior to a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw is in “a holding pattern” and there are currently no plans for the Dodgers’ three-time Cy Young Award winner to face hitters as he tries to overcome a toe injury. The 36-year-old left-hander went on the injured list Aug. 31 with a bone spur in his left big toe. Kershaw didn’t pitch until July 25 after having offseason shoulder surgery. He’s 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts this season. The 10-time All-Star played catch Tuesday. But manager Dave Roberts says “there’s something that’s holding him up from progressing to face hitters.”