The Los Angeles Dodgers have put veteran left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list.
Kershaw, who left Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after just two innings, was found to have a bone spur in his left big toe.
“There’s so much swelling, he can barely move around,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday’s game.
Kershaw allowed three runs in the first inning, and with his early exit, the Dodgers used every reliever on their team except for Evan Phillips, who had pitched the previous two days.
The Dodgers brought up right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Kershaw’s place.
“We need some coverage for tonight,” Roberts said, noting they won’t know exactly how long Kershaw will be out. “I don’t think the 15 days will cut into the buildup” of his stamina, Roberts said.
Kershaw, who did not pitch until July 25 due to offseason shoulder surgery, has a 2-2 record with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts this season. In his 17 seasons with the Dodgers, the 10-time All-Star has a 212-94 record and a 2.50 ERA.
Right-hander Joe Kelly was also put on the injured list by the Dodgers on Saturday. Kelly is dealing with right shoulder inflammation.
Kelly pitched 1 2/3 innings on Friday and gave up two earned runs on three hits. The 13-year veteran has a 1-1 record with a 5.20 ERA in 31 games this year.
To replace Kelly, the Dodgers selected right-handed pitcher Brent Honeywell’s contract for his second stint with the team this season. Honeywell had been designated for assignment on August 18.
Left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski is with the team, and with roster expansion on Sunday, he will be activated to start that game against Arizona.
