Clayton Kershaw made his long-awaited return from the disabled list, but his comeback might be short-lived following the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Activated off the DL earlier on Thursday, Dodgers ace Kershaw – who had not pitched in MLB since May 1 because of bicep tendinitis in his pitching arm – gave up only one run in five innings, striking out five.
But the 2011 Gold Glove winner's velocity was down from his normal output and Kershaw later told reporters his back tightened up midway through his outing.
The seven-time All-Star, 2014 National League MVP and three-time NL Cy Young Award winner said he expects to undergo an MRI on Friday.